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News September 22, 2020 Ingrid DanielsPresident WFMH World Mental Health Day, a programme of the World Federation for Mental Health, annually raises awareness within the global community about the mental health challenges, gaps and priorities through collaborative and unifying voices aimed at taking action, addressing and creating lasting change in a world where we need…

England and Wales In 1998 the Health Education Authority decided to keep the theme of its 1997 campaign, “Positive Images, Positive Steps.” This campaign had been so successful in 1997 that the Authority felt it was valuable to keep it going. A new focus was added on challenging discrimination and promoting participation and inclusion as…

CAREGIVERS FACE DEPRESSION RISK By Nancy Ceridwyn, Manager of Special Programs,American Society On Aging Rushing to the checkout counter, Anna hopes to finish the quick stop at the grocery store before her mother wakes from a nap. Anna, aged 60, used to consider herself to be in good health until four years ago when she…

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…

Malaysia In Perak the Society for the Promotion of Mental Health incorporated World Mental Health Day into a month of activities promoting mental health awareness. The Second Mental Health Convention was held in Ipoh on 8-9 October on the theme of “Mental Health – A Time for Reflection.” The ruler of the State of Perak,…

UN MUNDO DE AGRADECIMIENTO Ha pasado otro año y es hora, una vez más, de prepararse para el próximo Día Mundial de Campaña por la Salud Mental. En Julio de 2001, la Junta de Directores de la Federación Mundial aprobó el tema de los efectos de la violencia. No se nos pasó por la mente…