Category: Education

Global Mental Health Roadmap 2022-23

Education, News

Mental health in 2022 – from global to local

Accelerated by the impact of COVID-19, a growing cross section of society around the world is calling for greater action on mental health.

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A new chapter for workplace mental health

This week, United for Global Mental Health passes on the Global Business Collaboration for Better Workplace Mental Health to our friends at MindForward Alliance.

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Pride month and mental health: we’ve achieved a lot but there’s a long way to go

As Pride month comes to a close, we’re reflecting and celebrating.

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No excuses left to fight depression

Almost four years ago, in 2018, a group of researchers — including experts from disciplines such as economics, epidemiology, neuroscience, primary care, psychiatry, psychology, and public health from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Japan, India, US, UK, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe — were prompted by the scientific journal The Lancet in partnership with the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) to think about why depression remains a neglected global health crisis, despite abundant evidence that much can be done to prevent and aid recovery of people suffering from it even in resource-limited settings and to propose avenues for action.

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Our 2022-2023 advocacy roadmap

This Global Mental Health Advocacy Roadmap 2022-2023 sets out an ambitious but achievable pathway towards realising our vision of a world where everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to in support of their mental health and wellbeing. 

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Global partners: World Mental Health Day 2021

As 10th October marked World Mental Health Day, this year we were delighted to see a huge cross section of society speaking out to highlight some of the most pressing issues around inequalities in mental health.

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A mental health tsunami in Tonga

By Dr Leonaitasi Hoponoa, founder of the Tonga Mental Health and Disabilities Association

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The march of young mental health champions

We often talk about how the growing movement for mental health is being led by inspirational young people from around the world. This week, our own young champions have met the Sussexes, been chosen as a WEF Young Global Leader, and been featured on the BBC.

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#Moveformentalhealth on TikTok This World Mental Health Day!

This year, we’ve joined forces with the World Health Organization, the World Federation for Mental Health and TikTok to bring you the #MoveForMentalHealth challenge.

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Press release: world’s first 24h virtual march for mental health calls for greater investment during COVID

The world’s first virtual March for Mental Health kicks off tomorrow as part of World Mental Health Day 2020 (10th October) and over the course of 24 hours mental health experts, campaigners, advocates, and people with lived experience from more than 17 countries sharing their stories as part of a global momentum to drive change and investment in mental health globally.

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