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Meta -Mindfulness: The Mega Skill for a Hopeful Future - Global START

Dr Elizabeth King.

A call for multi-agency collaboration in the Pacific Island countries' mental health

The World Federation for Mental Health viewpoint

United Nations International Day of Older Persons

Geneva Calls: A Pivotal Moment for Older Persons' Rights

It is time to prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2024

Wellbeing at Work

Cultures of Support and Connection in the Pacific Region

WHO Climate Change and Health Technical Webinar Series

Two webinars in September 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

Theme: Changing the narrative on suicide.

Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace

A Global Pespective on Women's Mental Health

3rd Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum

Build the world's capacity for Mental Health Advocacy

WHO Job Posting Notification

Technical Officer (Substance Use Disorders), P4 - 2405660

9th Annual Durban Mental Health Symposium on 4 July 2024

"Bridging the Gaps Between Research, Support and Community Empowerment"

1st Positivian Global Mental Health Forum

Investing in Menal Health to Cultivate a Friendly Community: Educate, Advocate, Practice

Julie Millard AM: Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 2024

The Australian King’s Birthday Honours and Awards were celebrated on 10th June 2024.

International Conference: Support. Don't Punish

Addressing problematic consumption from a rights perspective.

WFMH (Asia Pacific): World Environment Day Celebrations!

World Federation for Mental Health – WFMH (Asia Pacific), WPA sections on Ecology, psychiatry & mental health and Psychiatry, law & ethics along with NAMH and WADP India celebrated #WorldEnvironmentDay, June 5 2024 in a befitting manner at Pushpagiri, Kerala, India.

WFMH- WPA: Asia Pacific Seminar

"Health Innovations: Integrating Primary Care, Mental Health, and Public Health"

Congress / Regional Event Applications

The World Federation for Mental Health cordially invites the community to engage in the exciting process of selecting the venue for its upcoming Congress.

2023-2025 WFMH Representatives

to the United Nations and World Health Organisation

Announcing 2024 World Mental Health Theme

"It is time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace".

GMHP Review

Global Mental Health & Psychiatry Review, Vol. 5 No. 1, Winter 2024.

Cast Your Vote for the 2024 World Mental Health Day Theme

On behalf of the World Federation for Mental Health's President Professor Tsuyoshi Akiyama and the 2023-2025 Board of Directors...

WFMH Global Campaign Impact Report 2023

Recognizing 75 years of WFMH and World Mental Halth Day 2023.

International Women’s Day 2024. Celebrations by the WFMH (Asia- Pacific)

International Women’s Day 2024 was celebrated by the World Federation for Mental Health (Asia- Pacific) at the Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences...

Statement - When a world-famous organization celebrates

Mental health and mental diseases will still be prominent in 2024. Whether it affects every 4th person in the course of their life or every 8th person in the world...

"RECOVERY Summit 2023" remains in the history of Mental Health

Responsible people, managers, experts and businesspeople met to discuss Mental Health.

AGM Virtual Meeting

13th December 2023. 12:30hrs to 16:30hrs GMT. Virtual meeting. Agenda.

Notice to Voting Member Assembly

On behalf of the Chair and Members of the 2023-2025 WFMH Nominating Committee, I am delighted to share the names of the elected Members for the 2023-2025 WFMH Slate of Directors.

WFMH Asia Pacific: Observance of World Suicide Prevention Day

WFMH Asia Pacific observance of World Sucide Prevention Day was organised in association with the National Alliance for...

Congratulations on 75 Years of Global Mental Health Advocacy

Dear Dr. Nasser Loza, President of the World Federation for Mental Health, and Prof. Gabriel Ivbijaro, Secretary-General of WFMH...

World Federation For Mental Health 75th Anniversary

‘75 Years of Mental Health Advocacy: Achievements, Challenges and the Future’

Mental Health Workforce in the Pacific Region: Horizons and Hurdles

WEBINAR

WFMH 75 años

Article by Prof. Dr. Fernando Lolas Stepke, published in "El Mercurio", Chile.

WFMH Asia Pacific Seminar on the International Day against DRUG ABUSE

The event was organised by WFMH (Asia Pacific) in association with the National Alliance for Mental Health- India, Indian Medical Association and the Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla, Kerala on 26th June 2023.

Women's Mental Health Section

Refugees & Displaced Women - Impact on Mental Health.

World Mental Health Day 2023 Tooklit

Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.

75th Anniversary 2023

It gives me great pleasure to celebrate with you the Diamond Jubilee of the WFMH.

2023 World Mental Health Global Awareness Campaign

World Mental Health Day Theme.

Mental & Medical Care Edition

Most influential people of afican descent.

Mental health as a universal human right. Citizenship and inclusion.

International Conference.

Announcement - 2023 World Mental Health Day Theme

"MENTAL HEALTH IS A UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHT".

WFMH Online Board Meeting

Agenda.

Election announcement 2023

Call for Board Nominations 2023-2025; WFMH Board Application Form 2023-2025; Nominating Committee Handbook 2021.

Cast Your Vote for the 2023 World Mental Health Day Theme

On behalf of the World Federation for Mental Health's President Dr Nasser Loza and the 2021-2023 Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to participate in choosing the theme for World Mental Health Day to be held on 10 October 2023.

Breath-Body-Mind Stress Resilience Program for Ukrainians and Their Healthcare Providers

Free Online Breath-Body-Mind for Ukrainians with Ukrainian Translation...

WFMH Message

Dear friends in Turkey and Syria...

WMHD2022 Impact report

Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority

Join us in London, online or watch on-demand

We are delighted to host the Joint World Congress of the RCPsych Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry Faculty and the World Association of Social Psychiatry (WASP) in London at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in January 2023 and online.

The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index® 2022

The World Justice Project

Women's Mental Health Section Webinar held on 26 July 2022

Human Trafficking of Girl Children and Women & Impact on Mental Health

Ukraine Program Schedule

Breath-Body-Mind Foundation, Inc.

Women's Mental Health Section webinar

Tuesday 26 July '22. Time: 14:00—15:30 (2.00pm-3.30pm) SAST.

United for Global Mental Health

We belive in a world where everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Climate Change and the Impact on Women's Mental Health held Tuesday 29 March 2022

Moderator: Dr. Ricki E. Kantrowitz. The webinar focusses on the impact of climate change on women’s mental health.

New executive

We hereby inform you that on May 6, within the framework of the XXVIII AEN Congress, the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Neuropsychiatry...

World Federation for Mental Health World Mental Health Day Theme

World Federation for Mental Health World Mental Health Day Theme 10 October 2022: Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.

Congress News Flash

Welcome to the second issue of the WFMH World Mental Health Congress 2022, held in collaboration with the World Dignity Project.

Congress News Flash

As Joint Chair of the Congress Steering Committee, I look forward to welcoming you in person and online to the 23rd WFMH World Congress being held in collaboration...

Announcement

2022 World Mental Health Day Theme.

Proceedings of the 23rd World Federation for Mental Health Congress will be published in Alpha Psychiatry!

Alpha Psychiatry is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality publications of scientific and clinical significance...

Introduction to WFMH Regional Vice Presidents

As per the WFMH Bylaws Regional Vice Presidents (VPs) are elected by the WFMH Board Directors who are elected by the Voting Member Assembly.

Webinar: Climate Change and the Impact on Women's Mental Health

Moderator: Dr. Ricki E. Kantrowitz.

WFMH Statement

The World Federation for Mental Health is gravely concerned about the war in Ukraine, the loss of life and the reports of attacks on schools, hospitals, mental health facilities...

World Mental Health Day 2022 - GLOBAL VOTE

Cast your vote for the 2022 world mental health day theme

President's welcome message, Nasser Loza

November 11, 2021

Voting Member Assembly

4th November 2021

Women's Mental Health Section - Webinar #4 2021

Women living in poverty & the Impact on Mental Health.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 WFMH

'Suicide is preventable and prevention should be everybody's business'...

Notice of Voting Member Assembly 2021 & Installation of 2021-2023 WFMH Board of Directors

It gives me great pleasure to announce that this year's Voting Member Assembly and Installation of the 2021-2023 WFMH Board of...

Heart Forward Conversations from the Heart

A Global Call to Action: pay attention to what is happening in Trieste right now. A conversation with Dr. Roberto Mezzina...

Women's Mental Health Section Webinar #3 2021

Gender-based Violence & Women's Mental Health during COVID-19...

WFMH Board 2021-2023 call for nominations is Closed

The deadline for submission has now passed and we will not receive any more nominations for this election cycle...

WFMH Congratulates WHO on the launch of this important Human Rights document

WHO guidance on community mental health services: Promoting person-centred and rights-based approaches...

WFMH Board 2021-2023 call for nominations

On behalf of the Chair of the WFMH 2021-2023 Nominating Committee, Alberto Trimboli and Nominating Committee Members...

Applying to be a WFMH Board Member 2021-2023

Please download and complete this application form...

Nominating Committee Handbook 2021

Download Handbook...

Basic Psychosocial Skills: Training for COVID-19 Responders

The Basic Psychosocial Skills online Training is a FREE program for those affected by the pandemic designed to build resilience and mental...