Mental Health Conferences   The Third Global Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders Conference New Zealand, September, 2004   20th Annual COMPEER International Conference New York, October 16-18, 2003   2nd World Congress on Women’s Mental Health Washington, DC, March 17-20, 2004   10th International Congress of…

~National Assembly of the Japan Federation for Mental Health and Welfare~ Niigata City, Japan 30 October 1998 The Federation’s 50th Anniversary will be observed at two events in Japan. The 46th Annual Meeting of the Japan Federation for Mental Health and Welfare will be held in Niigata on 30 October, followed by an International Seminar…

Advocacy by Consumers and Carers As independent advocates and also as WFMH Board members, Janet Meagher, Sylvia Caras and Tony Fowke are particularly concerned with issues put forward by consumers of mental health services and by carers of those experiencing illness. All were actively engaged with these matters at the Vancouver Congress, which was preceded…

Regional Vice Presidents & Regional Councils You are encouraged to contact your regional vice president or regional council, who may be able to provide information on other mental health organizations in your area. It may be possible to collaborate with those mental health organizations on activities or to provide or receive assistance. AFRICA Elizabeth Matare…

Consequences of Mental Illness Stigma The consequences of these kinds of inaccurate images, and the beliefs they encourage, include many circumstances that make recovery from mental illness much more difficult, such as the following: Citizens who fear those with mental illness and/or believe them to be lacking in character avoid contact with them, treat them…