There is no health without mental health

People are talking about mental health now more than ever before. At United for Global Mental Health, we’re turning talk into action.

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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Aastha Sethi, Championing Mental Health Rights Through Advocacy

At United for Global Mental Health, our diverse and passionate team works tirelessly to ensure mental health support is accessible to everyone, everywhere without stigma or restrictions.

This International Women’s Day, meet Aastha Sethi, a dedicated advocate fighting for mental health rights and driving change worldwide. Discover how Aastha and our incredible team are transforming mental health advocacy.

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About Us

Our goal is to build a world that enables good mental health for all. By working with trusted partners who share our vision for a better world, we’re taking vital steps to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and increase support for mental health around the world.

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Our Team

Our global team is made up of experts in mental health advocacy, financing and campaigning.

Sarah Kline

CEO & Co-Founder

Sarah is an internationally recognised expert in mental health advocacy. She has worked at a wide range of organisations including the World Health Organisation, the World Bank, the UK government and Oxfam.

James Sale

Deputy CEO

James is a global mental health advocacy expert, particualrly in the areas of health systems and financing. James has worked for Save the Children, Transparency International, Crown Agents, and WHO.

Muhammad Ali Hasnain

Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Ali is a barrister with a background in national and regional mental health advocacy. He co-chairs the GMHAN UHC and Suicide Decriminalisation Working Groups.

Antonis Kousoulis

Director of Partnerships

A public health specialist with over 10 years’ senior executive experience across the not-for-profit sector, government and academia

Divya Sharma

GMHAN Officer

Experienced finance and operations professional with a Masters degree in International Security.

Jo Harrison

Director of Communications

Jo is an experienced communications professional and a former BBC broadcast journalist who has previously worked for the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Oxfam, and ActionAid.

Sally Houghton

Director of Fundraising

Philanthropy and relationship fundraising specialist, with experience of raising money for international charities.

Yves Miel Zuniga

Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Yves is the co-founder of MentalHealthPH and former senior program officer in the Department of Health, Philippines. Yves now leads our work on health systems.

Faith Nassozi Kyateka

Communications Advisor

Experienced in strategic health communications and advocacy. She previously worked with Marie Stopes International (MSI) and Johns Hopkins University.

Aastha Sethi

Senior Officer, Rights

Aastha has over five years of experience working in suicide prevention, policy change, and mental health advocacy.

Hamdi Issa

Senior Officer, Health Systems

Hamdi is a public health professional with a background in academia and extensive experience in designing and delivering primary healthcare programmes in LMIC and fragile settings.

Hema Arora

Consultant, Fundraising

Development Consultant with experience working with WHO, other donors and non-government organisations.

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Mental Health Support

United for Global Mental Health is not a provider of mental health support services or guidance. If you feel you are in need of mental health support, please visit Find A Helpline who have identified over 1,600 free and confidential support resources available over phone, text or web chat.

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