Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, PhD WFMH President 1956-57 Planning Kit Contents  

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) is common for people with a history of abuse, physical or sexual assault, or military service. This can greatly impact their mental health and lifestyle. The primary treatment is counseling, but can also include medication or animal support. If a traumatic event is affecting your life daily, it’s important to first…

Convención sobre los derechos del niño “Un siglo que comenzó prácticamente sin ningún derecho para los niños termina con los niños en posesión de uno de los instrumentos jurídicos más poderosos, que no solamente reconoce sus derechos humanos sino que los protege” – Carol Bellamy Directora Ejecutiva del UNICEF ¿EN QUÉ CONSISTE LA CONVENCIÓN SOBRE…

Japan A volume on “Mental Health Japan” has been published in celebration of the60th birthday of Kunihiko Asai, former Honorary Secretary of the WFMH Boardmember and organizer of the memorable World Congress in Makuhari, Chiba.The book is in English and aims to provide an overview of mental health careand psychiatry in Japan for other countries….

    ONLINE RESOURCE DIRECTORIES on the mental health consequences of HIV/AIDS WFMH is pleased to introduce three new online resource directories to provide access to reference materials, reports, and best practices on mental health and psychosocial support programs addressing the mental health consequences of HIV/AIDS. The development of these online resource directories were recommended…

THANK YOU The World Federation for Mental Health would like to thank the following Sponsors of this years WMHDAY project: JANSSEN-CILAG ASTRA ZENECA Their assistance has been instrumental in the production and distribution of this publication. If you found this document to be helpful, we encourage you to send brief thank you notes to the…