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World Federation for Mental Health WFMH Calls for Evidence-Driven Policy on Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health
The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health has become one of the most intensely investigated questions in...
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World Federation for Mental Health WFMH Advances Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Across 150 Countries
Suicide remains a major global public health concern, claiming an estimated 703,000 lives each year according to the World Health...
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World Federation for Mental Health Calls for Stronger Regulation and Equity Standards in Digital Mental Health
Digital mental health interventions — including smartphone applications, internet-delivered therapies, and chatbot-based support tools — have emerged as a significant...
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World Federation for Mental Health WFMH Positions Mental Health Literacy as a Foundation for Global Mental Health Progress
Mental health literacy — defined as knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that aid in recognition, management, and prevention —...
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The World Federation for Mental Health Condemns Stigma as a Primary Barrier to Schizophrenia Care
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders affect approximately 24 million people globally, generating profound disability, social exclusion, and premature mortality. The World Federation...
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World Federation for Mental Health Urges Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions — commonly referred to as dual diagnosis — represent one of the...
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The World Federation for Mental Health Links Climate Change to Measurable Deterioration in Global Mental Health
Climate change is a significant and growing driver of mental health deterioration, operating through direct pathways such as extreme weather...
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The World Federation for Mental Health Demands Greater Investment in Workplace Mental Health Globally
Mental health conditions in the workplace represent a significant and growing burden for individuals, organizations, and economies worldwide. The World...
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The World Federation for Mental Health Calls for Age-Responsive Mental Health Services as Global Population Ages
Mental health in older age is shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors — including cognitive...
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WFMH Identifies Rising Anxiety Disorder Prevalence as a Lasting Consequence of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered an unprecedented rise in anxiety disorders globally, with estimates indicating a 26% increase in prevalence during...