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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COUNTDOWN GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH 2030

Countdown Global Mental Health 2030 is the first global monitoring platform that draws upon a range of factors and indicators to measure the current state of global mental health.

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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

Dir. Policy Advocacy Financing

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

Senior Officer

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.

Ben Haber

Head of Finance & Operations

A chartered accountant with experience in charity management, strategy, social enterprise and organisational design. A Director of New Economy Org.

Divya Sharma

Operations Assistant

Experienced finance and ops professional with a masters degree in International Security.

Emma Scott

Senior Advisor, Partner Engage

Lead of the Global Mental Health Action Network. Previously at The Diana Award, Stonewall and Danish Refugee Council.

Sally Houghton

Head of Fundraising

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

Hasan Salim Patel

Communications Advisor

Former journalist and experienced strategic communications specialist. Previously with BBC News, Al Jazeera, and the University of Birmingham.

Yves Miel

Senior Officer, PAF

Yves is the co-founder of MentalHealthPH and former senior program officer in the Department of Health, Philippines.

Faith Nassozi Kyateka

Communications Advisor

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

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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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