The coronavirus – now known as COVID 19 – has affected thousands of people worldwide with the number of confirmed deaths and infections increasing daily. Meanwhile scientists search to find a vaccine, and governments institute measures to contain the spread of this highly infectious virus. The rise in the number of persons infected and deaths
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WFMH Declaration on the Mental Health Crisis in Venezuela
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is highly concerned about the mental health crisis in Venezuela. Because of the current economic crisis, the situation in Venezuela is dire, and many people are suffering greatly. Mental illnesses are getting worse and rates for addiction and suicide are on the rise. Extensive research done since 2015
WFMH Declaration on Potential Human Rights Abuse, Malpractice or Discrimination for Users/consumers in Egypt
The World Federation for Mental Health highly concerned about the recent proposed developments in Egypt’s mental health legislation. The Federation’s mission is to point out any form of human rights abuse, malpractice or discrimination for users/consumers. The proposed changes to the Egyptian mental health law concerning involuntary Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) may violate basic human rights
World Mental Health Congress 2019
We are pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of the World Mental Health Congress, organized by the World Federation for Mental Health, will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 5 to November 8, 2019. Buenos Aires is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It is a cosmopolitan city whose unique cultural
Announcing the WMHD 2019 theme
“Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention” World Mental Health Day 2019. Assets, documents posted!
Improving the Public Mental Healthcare in Chile: Towards a Mental Health Law
Carolina González PhD(c), Paulina Larrondo BPsy, Rubén Alvarado PhD Chile is a Latin American country with an estimated population of almost 18 million inhabitants [1]. Chile has been categorised with a very high human development (38th in the world rank), which means that it is the country with highest human development in the region [2].
Mejorando la Atención Pública de Salud Mental en Chile: Hacia una Ley de Salud Mental
Carolina González PhD©, Paulina Larrondo Ps. Mg., Rubén Alvarado PhD Chile es un país latinoamericano con una población estimada de casi 18 millones de habitantes [1]. Chile está categorizado con muy alto desarrollo humano (lugar 38 a nivel mundial), siendo así el país con más alto desarrollo humano de la región [2]. Similar posicionamiento ha
WFMH declaration on mental wellbeing and human rights of refugees and children
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) highly condemns all forms of discrimination and human rights violations toward vulnerable populations, especially children. The ongoing situation at the US Southern border region has put a spotlight on the serious abuses against refugees and the damaging effects of the separation of families. It has been well documented
WHO Executive Board designates 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”
The WHO has chosen to bring attention and recognition to a very important profession and the WFMH is excited to celebrate nurses and midwives in 2020!
News from the WFMH United Nations Representatives
July 2018 update: #enoughNCDs #NCDs #Mentalhealth #WorldMentalHealthDay “Mental health conditions are one of the major groups of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) with crucial relevance in efforts to control and prevent NCDs. Mental health also has links to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and other NCDs. By considering mental ill health and other NCDs together, we
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