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Member states demand greater advocacy and priority for mental health

Mental health was one of, if not the most, talked about health topic during Agenda Item 7 of the WHO Executive Board meeting.

Mental health: The human rights imperative in Universal Health Coverage

Universal health coverage (UHC) is a simple concept: everyone everywhere should be able to access the highest attainable standards of health without suffering financial hardship. Global leaders in a high level UN meeting in 2019 committed to achieving UHC by 2030, and stated that it was the right of every human being, without distinction, to enjoy the highest standard of mental health as a part of UHC.

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An historic moment for mental health

Mental Health took a leading role at the 148th session of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board this month.

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New briefing paper: COVID-19 is a pivotal moment for global mental health

Studies are showing that COVID-19 is raising levels of stress and anxiety across societies, exacerbating existing mental health symptoms and triggering a relapse. Even for those not directly impacted by COVID-19, the effects of social isolation and economic fallout are being felt widely.

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World Health Day: Lancet Commission in French, CBM International Initiative

United for Global Mental Health is marking World Health Day by calling for mental health for all, sharing French translations of the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development and congratulating CBM International on an exciting new venture.

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Marking human rights day and universal health coverage day

Today marks Human Rights Day. According to the WHO Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan, all governments must have a national policy or plan for mental health in line with international and regional human rights instruments.

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Member states demand greater advocacy and priority for mental health

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New briefing paper: COVID-19 is a pivotal moment for global mental health

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Marking human rights day and universal health coverage day

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Historic First as mental health is integrated into Global Declaration on Universal Health Coverage

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No health without mental health: Why integrating mental health into UHC matters

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