WFMH presentation in the EU Parliament in April 2025
President-Elect Prof Dr Sabine Bährer-Kohler at the Barcelos-World Capital of Mental Health (MH) Event about MH-SDGs, MH-European situation and MH-international collaboration.
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Webinar: Mental Health Regulations, Metrics, and Building Sustainable High Performance
7 May 2025, 9.00 AM AEST.
CSW69 Parallel Event – Empowerment of Women in Mental Health Promotion
On 11 March 2025 at Church Center of United Nations, in New York.
Women Members of WFMH present at the United Nations 69th session of the Committee on the Status of Women's NGO Forum
Nancy Wallace (USA), Porsche Poh (Singapore), Julie Millard AM (Australia), and Professor Chueh Chang (Taiwan), all WFMH members, presented with others from Taiwan on Empowering Women's Mental Health: Policies, Initiatives & Strategies.
Vijoy K. Varma – A Legend in Social Psychiatry
Professor Vijoy K. Varma, who passed away on July 11, 2024, was a living legend in social psychiatry.
Mental Health Regulations, Metrics, and Bulding Sustainable High Performance
Webinars 2025.
Declaration On Women and Children in War and Conflict Zones and the Impact on Mental Health
Wherever war and conflict arise, the most vulnerable members of society – women, children, people living with a disability and older people - bear the brunt of the impact.
Regulation that Work
Webinars 2025.
Empowerment of Women in Mental Health Promotion
NGO CSW Forum 69.
Women's Mental Health
Policies, Initiatives & Strategies.
#Syriahealth
The WFMH has received the following invitation from the World Psychiatric Association Scientific Section on Psychological Aspects of Persecution and Torture.
Webinar: Wellbeing at Work: Cultures of Support and Connection in the Pacific Region
Held on 2 October 2024. Facilitated by the Oceania Mental Health Advisory Committee's Webinar Working Group and WFMH.
Webinar: Workplace Mental Health
Held 21 November 2024 by the WFMH Workplace Mental Health Section
Webinar: Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace: A Global Perspective on Women's Mental Health
Held 30 October 2024 by the WFMH Women's Mental Health Section
World Federation for Mental Health webinars 2024
Workplace Mental Health
Framing the future: Ensuring vulnerable island communities are engaged
Natalie A Cutler, Michele Rumsey, Odille Chang, Silina Motofaga, Julie Millard
Priorizar la salud mental en el lugar de trabajo
Perspectiva global sobre la salud mental de las mujeres
WFMH (Asia Pacific)- WPA Section on Psychiatry, Law and Ethics Symposium
Bangalore, 19th Oct 2024.
Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace
A Global Perspective on Women's Mental Health.
Meta -Mindfulness: The Mega Skill for a Hopeful Future - Global START
Dr Elizabeth King.
A call for multi-agency collaboration in the Pacific Island countries' mental health
The World Federation for Mental Health viewpoint
United Nations International Day of Older Persons
Geneva Calls: A Pivotal Moment for Older Persons' Rights
It is time to prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace
World Mental Health Day 10 October 2024
Wellbeing at Work
Cultures of Support and Connection in the Pacific Region
WHO Climate Change and Health Technical Webinar Series
Two webinars in September 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
Theme: Changing the narrative on suicide.
Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace
A Global Pespective on Women's Mental Health
3rd Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum
Build the world's capacity for Mental Health Advocacy
WHO Job Posting Notification
Technical Officer (Substance Use Disorders), P4 - 2405660
9th Annual Durban Mental Health Symposium on 4 July 2024
"Bridging the Gaps Between Research, Support and Community Empowerment"
1st Positivian Global Mental Health Forum
Investing in Menal Health to Cultivate a Friendly Community: Educate, Advocate, Practice
Julie Millard AM: Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 2024
The Australian King’s Birthday Honours and Awards were celebrated on 10th June 2024.
International Conference: Support. Don't Punish
Addressing problematic consumption from a rights perspective.
WFMH (Asia Pacific): World Environment Day Celebrations!
World Federation for Mental Health – WFMH (Asia Pacific), WPA sections on Ecology, psychiatry & mental health and Psychiatry, law & ethics along with NAMH and WADP India celebrated #WorldEnvironmentDay, June 5 2024 in a befitting manner at Pushpagiri, Kerala, India.
WFMH- WPA: Asia Pacific Seminar
"Health Innovations: Integrating Primary Care, Mental Health, and Public Health"
Congress / Regional Event Applications
The World Federation for Mental Health cordially invites the community to engage in the exciting process of selecting the venue for its upcoming Congress.
2023-2025 WFMH Representatives
to the United Nations and World Health Organisation
Announcing 2024 World Mental Health Theme
"It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace".
GMHP Review
Global Mental Health & Psychiatry Review, Vol. 5 No. 1, Winter 2024.
Cast Your Vote for the 2024 World Mental Health Day Theme
On behalf of the World Federation for Mental Health's President Professor Tsuyoshi Akiyama and the 2023-2025 Board of Directors...
WFMH Global Campaign Impact Report 2023
Recognizing 75 years of WFMH and World Mental Halth Day 2023.
International Women’s Day 2024. Celebrations by the WFMH (Asia- Pacific)
International Women’s Day 2024 was celebrated by the World Federation for Mental Health (Asia- Pacific) at the Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences...
Statement - When a world-famous organization celebrates
Mental health and mental diseases will still be prominent in 2024. Whether it affects every 4th person in the course of their life or every 8th person in the world...
"RECOVERY Summit 2023" remains in the history of Mental Health
Responsible people, managers, experts and businesspeople met to discuss Mental Health.
AGM Virtual Meeting
13th December 2023. 12:30hrs to 16:30hrs GMT. Virtual meeting. Agenda.
Notice to Voting Member Assembly
On behalf of the Chair and Members of the 2023-2025 WFMH Nominating Committee, I am delighted to share the names of the elected Members for the 2023-2025 WFMH Slate of Directors.
WFMH Asia Pacific: Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day
WFMH Asia Pacific observance of World Sucide Prevention Day was organised in association with the National Alliance for...
Congratulations on 75 Years of Global Mental Health Advocacy
Dear Dr. Nasser Loza, President of the World Federation for Mental Health, and Prof. Gabriel Ivbijaro, Secretary-General of WFMH...
World Federation For Mental Health 75th Anniversary
‘75 Years of Mental Health Advocacy: Achievements, Challenges and the Future’
Mental Health Workforce in the Pacific Region: Horizons and Hurdles
WEBINAR
WFMH 75 años
Article by Prof. Dr. Fernando Lolas Stepke, published in "El Mercurio", Chile.
WFMH Asia Pacific Seminar on the International Day against DRUG ABUSE
The event was organised by WFMH (Asia Pacific) in association with the National Alliance for Mental Health- India, Indian Medical Association and the Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala on 26th June 2023.
Women's Mental Health Section
Refugees & Displaced Women - Impact on Mental Health.
World Mental Health Day 2023 Tooklit
Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.
75th Anniversary 2023
It gives me great pleasure to celebrate with you the Diamond Jubilee of the WFMH.
2023 World Mental Health Global Awareness Campaign
World Mental Health Day Theme.
Mental & Medical Care Edition
Most influential people of afican descent.
Mental health as a universal human right. Citizenship and inclusion.
International Conference.
Announcement - 2023 World Mental Health Day Theme
"MENTAL HEALTH IS A UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT".
WFMH Online Board Meeting
Agenda.
Election announcement 2023
Call for Board Nominations 2023-2025; WFMH Board Application Form 2023-2025; Nominating Committee Handbook 2021.
Cast Your Vote for the 2023 World Mental Health Day Theme
On behalf of the World Federation for Mental Health's President Dr Nasser Loza and the 2021-2023 Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in choosing the theme for World Mental Health Day to be held on 10 October 2023.
Breath-Body-Mind Stress Resilience Program for Ukrainians and Their Healthcare Providers
Free Online Breath-Body-Mind for Ukrainians with Ukrainian Translation...
WFMH Message
Dear friends in Turkey and Syria...
WMHD2022 Impact report
Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority
Join us in London, online or watch on-demand
We are delighted to host the Joint World Congress of the RCPsych Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry Faculty and the World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP) in London at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in January 2023 and online.
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index® 2022
The World Justice Project
Women's Mental Health Section Webinar held on 26 July 2022
Human Trafficking of Girl Children and Women & Impact on Mental Health
Ukraine Program Schedule
Breath-Body-Mind Foundation, Inc.
Women's Mental Health Section webinar
Tuesday 26 July '22. Time: 14:00—15:30 (2.00pm-3.30pm) SAST.
United for Global Mental Health
We belive in a world where everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.
Climate Change and the Impact on Women's Mental Health held Tuesday 29 March 2022
Moderator: Dr. Ricki E. Kantrowitz. The webinar focusses on the impact of climate change on women’s mental health.
New executive
We hereby inform you that on May 6, within the framework of the XXVIII AEN Congress, the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Neuropsychiatry...
World Federation for Mental Health World Mental Health Day Theme
World Federation for Mental Health World Mental Health Day Theme 10 October 2022: Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.
Congress News Flash
Welcome to the second issue of the WFMH World Mental Health Congress 2022, held in collaboration with the World Dignity Project.
Congress News Flash
As Joint Chair of the Congress Steering Committee, I look forward to welcoming you in person and online to the 23rd WFMH World Congress being held in collaboration...
Announcement
2022 World Mental Health Day Theme.
Proceedings of the 23rd World Federation for Mental Health Congress will be published in Alpha Psychiatry!
Alpha Psychiatry is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality publications of scientific and clinical significance...
Introduction to WFMH Regional Vice Presidents
As per the WFMH Bylaws Regional Vice Presidents (VPs) are elected by the WFMH Board Directors who are elected by the Voting Member Assembly.
Webinar: Climate Change and the Impact on Women's Mental Health
Moderator: Dr. Ricki E. Kantrowitz.
WFMH Statement
The World Federation for Mental Health is gravely concerned about the war in Ukraine, the loss of life and the reports of attacks on schools, hospitals, mental health facilities...
World Mental Health Day 2022 - GLOBAL VOTE
Cast your vote for the 2022 world mental health day theme
President's welcome message, Nasser Loza
November 11, 2021
Voting Member Assembly
4th November 2021
Women's Mental Health Section - Webinar #4 2021
Women living in poverty & the Impact on Mental Health.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 WFMH
'Suicide is preventable and prevention should be everybody's business'...
Notice of Voting Member Assembly 2021 & Installation of 2021-2023 WFMH Board of Directors
It gives me great pleasure to announce that this year's Voting Member Assembly and Installation of the 2021-2023 WFMH Board of...
Heart Forward Conversations from the Heart
A Global Call to Action: pay attention to what is happening in Trieste right now. A conversation with Dr. Roberto Mezzina...
Women's Mental Health Section Webinar #3 2021
Gender-based Violence & Women's Mental Health during COVID-19...
WFMH Board 2021-2023 call for nominations is Closed
The deadline for submission has now passed and we will not receive any more nominations for this election cycle...
WFMH Congratulates WHO on the launch of this important Human Rights document
WHO guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches...
WFMH Board 2021-2023 call for nominations
On behalf of the Chair of the WFMH 2021-2023 Nominating Committee, Alberto Trimboli and Nominating Committee Members...
Applying to be a WFMH Board Member 2021-2023
Please download and complete this application form...
Nominating Committee Handbook 2021
Download Handbook...
Basic Psychosocial Skills: Training for COVID-19 Responders
The Basic Psychosocial Skills online Training is a FREE program for those affected by the pandemic designed to build resilience and mental...