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Education, Systems
It’s time to invest in mental health: the many links between COVID-19 and mental health
There has been growing media attention on the effects that COVID-19 and lockdowns around the world are having on people’s immediate mental health. And quite rightly so. The impact of the pandemic on mental health is complex, diverse and wide ranging, affecting all parts of societies and populations.
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News, Systems
Statement: mental health needs of those affected by conflict and emergencies
We warmly welcome the focus of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement on mental health at this year’s conference. Our research over the past year has shown that historically there has been a lack of political will and investment to prioritise mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies and non-emergencies settings.
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News, Systems
Statement on WHO COVID-19 and mental health impact report
Yesterday the World Health Organisation (WHO) released the findings of a global survey evaluating how the provision of mental, neurological and substance use services has changed due to COVID-19, the types of services that have been disrupted, and how countries are adapting to overcome these challenges.
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