The Global Advocate
A blog from United for Global Mental Health and partners, offering diverse opinions and insights on global mental health advocacy.
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Lancet commission on global mental health launches
This World Mental Health Day, the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development launched at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in London. The Commission’s landmark report sets out how good mental health can be achieved across the world, based on the latest ideas and innovations.
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Countdown Global Mental Health 2030
The Lancet Commission on global mental health: 1 year on
It’s been one year since the worldwide launch of the Lancet Commission at the first-ever Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit. Below is a summary of the Commission’s activities and achievements from the past 12 months.
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The global COVID-19 response is leaving mental health behind
Since the WHO declared COVID-19 a public health emergency of international concern in January 2020, there has been a global effort to help countries respond, mobilising billions of dollars in the process.
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News, UHC
Historic First as mental health is integrated into Global Declaration on Universal Health Coverage
The UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (HLM UHC) will take place during the UN General Assembly on Monday 23 September at the UN Building in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly.
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Education, News
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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Education, News
#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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Education, News
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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News
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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