INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH (Last Updated On: )Some of the most respected people in any country include the women heads of state, wives of royal leaders, or wives of top elected officials. The International Women Leaders for Mental Health is a listing of individuals who share in the global concern for the care and treatment of those with mental and emotional disorders, and in the prevention of such disorders. These women can help you promote mental health awareness in your community. In building public interest and support for the cause of Mental Health, it is important to be able to show that highly respected public leaders are also interested and concerned. To provide an opportunity for addressing national mental health concerns, the World Federation for Mental Health has created the International Committee of Women Leaders for Mental Health. Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the United States, is the founding chair and lead member. On the following page you will find a list of the women leaders who are now active members of the committee. If the woman leader from your country is included, you are encouraged to invite her to become the honorary chair of your World Mental Health Day Committee. There are several ways in which she may be willing to carry out this responsibility, such as making a statement to the communications media, presenting awards to dedicated mental health care workers, or participating as the guest of honor at a dinner event. If your woman leader is not listed and you would like to see your country represented, please fill out the form on the other side of this page, which will be forwarded through the WFMH office to Mrs. Carter. The listing of International Women Leaders for Mental Health provides examples of women with appropriate status to represent their countries. Mrs. Carter’s office will review your form and with approval, Mrs. Carter will extend a personal invitation to your woman leader, requesting her involvement on the Committee. In designing your events for World Mental Health Day, we suggest that you include ways in which your woman leader can help your organization carry out its plans. Your woman leader’s patronage will be a valuable asset in bringing widespread and favorable public attention to your World Mental Health Day celebrations! TO: World Federation for Mental Health 1021 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 USA Fax: 703-519-7648 Tel: 703-838-7543 E-mail: [email protected] website:www.wfmh.com (PLEASE PRINT) Your country:______________________________________________ Full name and title of your woman leader:_______________________________________________ Role of your woman leader:_______________________________________________ Your Name:________________________________________________ Your Organization:__________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________ Telephone:____________________________________________ Fax number:______________________________________________ E-Mail Address:______________________________________________ (Please refer to the List of International Women Leaders for Mental Health. It provides examples and role models of women leaders of appropriate status to represent their countries.)