ABOUT WFMH (Last Updated On: 09-21-2023) Who We Are WFMH 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. TOP 2011-2013 Executive Committeee Deborah Wan Hong kong President Helen Millar Scotland Treasurer Anthony Fowke Australia Immediate Past President Larry Cimino USA Corporate Secretary George Christodoulou Greece President Elect Mohammed Abou-Saleh Qatar Vice President Constituency Development Ellen R Mercer USA Vice President Program Development John Bowis United Kingdom Vice President Government TOP 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 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 TOP