Global Mental Health Action Network

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What is the Global Mental Health Action Network?

The Global Mental Health Action Network is dedicated to nurturing a worldwide community, passionately committed to championing mental health. Our mission is to develop the world’s capacity to advocate for better mental health for all.

We collaborate across borders, cultures, and disciplines to achieve this.

Our Network has over 7,000 members from more than 170 countries around the world, representing 4,500+ organisations.

Our Pillars and Purpose

A – Advocacy: We enable advocates to influence key global structures and decisions, and to advocate on a national and global stage for what matters locally.

B – Belongingness: We nurture community and provide a global “home” for mental health advocates and activists, often excluded from traditional power structures.

C – Convening: We use our global reach and networks to bring people and organisations together, and we support advocates to strengthen their skills, learning and awareness.

D – Decentralisation of power: We lead by example, hold the sector to account and champion diverse and culturally appropriate mental health leadership.

Membership is free and gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits

• Collaborate with like-minded people and organisations to champion collective advocacy for national and global issues that matter to them.
• Find opportunities to work on or engage at global events and access our partners which include the World Health Organization and UNICEF.
• Enjoy access to webinars, specialised knowledge sharing sessions, and valuable resources.
• Connect with the global mental health community on our exclusive ‘Circle’ platform – an online community space that over 2,000 members are actively using.
• Receive an invitation to our annual Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum – the largest and most inclusive convening of advocates focused on mental health.
• Stay informed about funding, job and partnership opportunities.
• Share news and updates about their work at the local, national, regional or global level.
• Be the first to know about new mental health research, resources and tools.
• Contribute to a mental health working group – focused on issues including children & youth, climate change & the environment, and stigma & discrimination. Work together to share information and achieve change.