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“Caring for the Caregiver” Why your mental health matters when you are caring for others. An educational booklet describing the needs of those with neurological conditions and how to best care for yourself while caring for them.To view and print PDF, click here |
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“LEARNING ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA” An international Mental Health Awareness Packet To view and download the full PDF, click here |
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Lexicon: International Media Guide for Mental HealthTo view the full PDF, click here.This Lexicon is designed to be a useful and helpful resource for editors, journalists, and other people in the media who want to address the important challenges and opportunities in reporting mental health issues.This Lexicon was produced in collaboration with Professor Eduard Vieta, Clinical Institute of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain; Lois Rogers, a leading UK healthcare correspondent and the following National, European and International patient and carer advocacy organisations:
For more information please contact us at: [email protected] |
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“LEARNING ABOUT BIPOLAR: An Educational Packet of Information”Stories of Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery From Around the Globe…including a special section – A Guide for Healthcare Professionals!To view the full PDF, click here. |
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UNDERSTANDING GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER is an international mental health awareness packet providing accurate, evidence-based information about Generalized Anxiety Disorder — its symptoms, its cultural differences, its treatment, and its impact on the lives of individuals who experience it and their families.To view the full PDF, click here. |
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| BUILDING AWARENESS –REDUCING RISK:MENTAL ILLNESSAND SUICIDE |
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BUILDING AWARENESS-REDUCING RISK: MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUICIDE is a monograph summarizing the March 2006 WFMH International Experts Forum on Mental Illness and Suicide. The information and knowledge summarized in the monograph provide background information relating to the increased risk of suicide among people experiencing a mental illness but do not receive early diagnosis, treatment and support.To view the PDF, click here. |
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BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERSDepression Awareness Campaign Website…A comprehensive website with information and resources for people with depression, their families and friendswww.breaking-through-barriers.com10/07 SURVEY RELEASED on Mind Body Connection and Depression Treatment. Click here ( http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=210366)Testing the Medics Survey – Multi-National Survey Highlights Gaps in PCPs Knowledge about Depression and Painful Physical Symptoms. View Survey HERE! |
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“KEEPING CARE COMPLETE’International survey of Family Caregivers to people with Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorder.
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NEW! International Psychiatrists Survey on Keeping Care Complete
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RECOGNIZING AND UNDERSTANDING SCHIZOPHRENIA IN YOUNG ADULTS International awareness packet intended to assist those who work with young adults in college and communities better understand and assist young adults who experience the onset of Schizophreniaclick here for more information |
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“MIND AND BODY: Metabolic Syndrome and Mental Health” awareness packet to increase understandingand awareness of the physical health aspects of serious mental illnesses.Please email [email protected] for a copy of these materials. |
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WFMH NEWSLETTERS…Find and read WFMH’s newsletters2013 Newsletters
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WFMH Annual Reports2012 Major Activities/Annual Report (PDF)2011 Annual Report (PDF)2010 Annual Report (PDF)2009 Annual Report (PDF)If you would like a copy please contact the Secretariat:WFMH SecretariatPO BOX 807OCCOQUAN, VA 22125USAEmail: [email protected] |
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Global Mental Health InformationWonder what is happening around the world? Take a look and see what others are doing for global mental health… |
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Global Mental Health NewsThe WFMH will post relevant news information on mental health topics from around the world. Please continue to check back for new articles and information! |
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