Everyone, everywhere should have someone to turn to in support of their mental health.

Countdown Global Mental Health Announced

Feb 22, 2019

Today, The Lancet announced the creation of Countdown Global Mental Health, a monitoring and accountability mechanism to reverse the neglect of this pressing health concern. United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) is one of the Countdown's primary partners,...

Nationally driven, globally united campaign takes shape in Johannesburg

Feb 18, 2019

This January, lived experience advocates, NGO representatives, creatives and strategic partners from around the world met in Johannesburg, South Africa to co-create a citizen-led campaign calling for greater action on mental health worldwide. The meeting brought...

Mental health at Davos: signs of hope

Jan 28, 2019

Following the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos last week, mental health is a bigger priority for world leaders than ever before. It’s now up to us to make the most of this momentum and turn it into action. It’s #TimeToAct on mental health. Mental health...

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Health and wellbeing is a universal human right.

We all deserve to live in a world where our mental health is
seen to be as important as our physical health.

Where good mental health is promoted.

And, where prevention, support and treatment are readily
available to all.

But this is not the world we live in.

Today, a person takes their own life every 40 seconds. One in
four of us will experience mental ill health.

It is time for a mental health revolution.

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We are a catalyst organisation that brings ambition to global advocacy, innovation to financing and voice to campaigning.

What we want

We want a world where everyone, everywhere, can turn to someone who is able to support their mental health when needed.

Did you know

25% of people globally currently experience mental health issues

Did you know

300 million people suffer from depression today

Did you know

Every 40 seconds, a person takes their own life

Did you know

1 in 4 of us will be affected by mental ill health in our lifetime

Did you know

Only 1 in 50 people in low and middle-income countries receive treatment

Did you know

Poor mental health costs $2.5 trillion a year in lost productivity and poor physical health

Did you know

Under international law, it is the human right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

Did you know

According to the WHO, there are effective strategies for preventing and treating mental ill health, and ways to alleviate the suffering it causes. Access to health care and social services capable of providing treatment and social support is key.

Did you know

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds. But suicide can be prevented. So far 28 countries have national strategies for suicide prevention.

Everyone, everywhere should have someone to turn to in support of their mental health.

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Countdown Global Mental Health Announced

Nationally driven, globally united campaign takes shape in Johannesburg

Mental health at Davos: signs of hope

We’re hiring!

Who we are

What we want

Did you know

25% of people globally currently experience mental health issues

Did you know

300 million people suffer from depression today

Did you know

Every 40 seconds, a person takes their own life

Did you know

1 in 4 of us will be affected by mental ill health in our lifetime

Did you know

Only 1 in 50 people in low and middle-income countries receive treatment

Did you know

Poor mental health costs $2.5 trillion a year in lost productivity and poor physical health

Did you know

Under international law, it is the human right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

Did you know

According to the WHO, there are effective strategies for preventing and treating mental ill health, and ways to alleviate the suffering it causes. Access to health care and social services capable of providing treatment and social support is key.

Did you know

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds. But suicide can be prevented. So far 28 countries have national strategies for suicide prevention.

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