WORKING WITH FUNDERS LOCALLY On the back cover of this kit you will find the names of corporations which believe in the importance of mental health public education and have invested in making World Mental Health Day possible. As you will note, the major underwriter is: Pfizer CNS Generous support was also provided by: Janssen-Cilag/Organon…

Oceania The Mariana Islands The Newsletter recently received a note from Laura L. Post, M.D., describing mental health services in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. overseas possession of 14 Pacific islands. Dr. Post was until recently chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the hospital in Saipan and also Medical Director of the Division…

World Mental Health Day 2012: The Global Impact of Depression and Mental Health Advocacy Introduction World Mental Health Day (WMHD), observed annually on October 10th, is a global initiative led by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). It aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and promote open discussions on mental health policies and services….

THE WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY PROJECT 2004 ” The Relationship between Physical and Mental Health:  Co-occurring mental and physical disorders”   PRELIMINARY OUTLINE   Section One  –  Introduction and Overview Section Two  –  Diabetes and Mental Health, Cancer and Mental Health, Cardiovascular Disorder and Mental Health, HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Section Three – The Impact…

Click here to view the world-wide list of Women Leaders. Some of the most respected public figures in any country include the women heads of state, wives of royal leaders, or wives of top elected officials.  The International Women Leaders for Mental Health is a listing of individuals who share in the global concern for…

The 3 rd World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Under the patronage of Sir Paul Reeves, Patron of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and former Governor-General and Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand   From Research to Effective Practice Preliminary Announcement “Kii mai koe ahau…