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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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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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Big week for global mental health at the UN General Assembly

“For too long mental health has been mostly an afterthought, despite its overwhelming impacts on individuals and communities," said the UN Secretary General.

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Mental health and COVID-19 take leading agenda role

Twenty two member states came out yesterday to express their support for a report by the WHO Director General on mental health preparedness and response for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mental health at the 72nd World Health Assembly

Mental health advocates will be pressing for more than words: the aim is to secure the integration of mental health in national and international plans for UHC.

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Stepping up progress: Our three year strategy

ur vision is for a world where everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support. This is at the heart of our strategy, and is the motivation behind everything we do. 

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