Who We Are
World Forum for Mental Health is an international membership organization founded in 1948 to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health. The Federation, through its members and contacts in more than 100 countries on six continents, has responded to international mental health crises through its role as the only worldwide grassroots advocacy and public education organization in the mental health field. Its organizational and individual membership includes mental health workers of all disciplines, consumers of mental health services, family members, and concerned citizens. The organization’s broad and diverse membership makes possible collaboration among governments and
non-governmental organizations to advance the cause of mental health services, research, and policy advocacy worldwide.
Historical Information
- A BRIEF HISTORY
- WFMH PRESIDENTS 1948-2008
- WFMH Meetings and Congresses
- 1st WFMH Newsletter
- A Chapter from “Searching for Mental Health” – Dr Eugene B Brody
- A Chapter from “Reflections” – Dr Jack Rees
- WFMH Declaration of Human Rights and Mental Health
(If you would like to have your own copy of either Searching for Mental Health or Reflections – please contact [email protected] for more information)
Vision, Mission, Goals, Values and Principles
Vision
The World Federation for
Mental Health envisions a world in which mental health is a
priority for all people. Public policies and programs
reflect the crucial importance of mental health in the lives
of individuals.
Mission
The mission of the World
Federation for Mental Health is to promote the advancement
of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders,
advocacy, and best practice recovery focused interventions
worldwide.
Goals
To
heighten public awareness about the importance of mental
health, and to gain understanding and improve attitudes
about mental disorders.
To promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.To improve the care, treatment and recovery of people with
mental disorders.
2011-2013 Executive Committeee
| Deborah Wan Hong kong President |
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Helen Millar Scotland Treasurer |
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| Anthony Fowke Australia Immediate Past President |
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Larry Cimino USA Corporate Secretary |
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| George Christodoulou Greece President Elect |
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Mohammed Abou-Saleh Qatar Vice President Constituency Development |
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| Ellen R Mercer USA Vice President Program Development |
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John Bowis United Kingdom Vice President Government |
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2011-2013 Regional Vice-Presidents
| AFRICA |
Crick Lund |
SOUTH AFRICA |
| ASIA PACIFIC |
Porsche Poh |
SINGAPORE |
| EASTERN MEDITERAREAN |
Mohammed Abou Saleh |
QATAR |
| EUROPE |
Gabriel Ivbijaro |
UNITED KINGDOM |
| LATIN AMERICA |
Sonia Chehil |
CANADA/GUYANA |
| NORTH AMERICA |
Jeffrey Geller |
UNITED STATES |
| OCEANIA |
Abd Malak |
AUSTRALIA |
2011-2013 Directors
Tsuyoshi Akiyama |
JAPAN | |
Yoram Cohen |
ISRAEL | |
Anita Everett |
UNITED STATES |
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Diane Froggatt |
CANADA | |
Sylvester Katontoka |
ZAMBIA | |
Roger Montenegro |
ARGENTINA | |
Shridhar Sharma |
INDIA | |
Suchada Sakornsatian |
THAILAND |
Senior Consultants,
Lead Reps for the UN
| SENIOR CONSULTANT CHAIR, WMHDAY |
L. Patt Franciosi, PhD |
| SENIOR CONSULTANT, CHAIR, GREAT PUSH INITIATIVE |
Prof. John Copeland |
| SENIOR CONSULTANT WFMH Collaborating Centers |
Max Abbott, MD |
| SLEAD REPRESENTATIVE UNITED NATIONS –NEW YORK |
Nancy Wallace, MSW |
| LEAD REPRESENTATIVE UN AND WHO – GENEVA |
Myrna Lachenal-Merritt |
WFMH Secretariat
Elena Berger |
Director, WFMH Office for Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention in Mental Disorders |
Deborah Maguire |
Director of Administration |
Tracy Kamis |
Bookkeeper |