North AmericaUnited States Bernard S. Arons, M.D., Director of the Center for Mental HealthServices in the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA),was given a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the InternationalAssociation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (IAPRS) at its 1998conference in Florida. Dr. Arons has served as director of the Center forMental HealthServices since 1993….

Nepal Maryknoll Aasha Deep sponsored a variety of endeavors, including street plays, distribution of posters and pamphlets, and a talk program. Banners were widely displayed. A proclamation-signing event highlighted the activities.

Second World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders A program of the World Federation for Mental Health in collaboration with The Clifford Beers Foundation 11-13 September 2002 Commonwealth Conference and Events Center Kensington High Street London W8 6NQ UK This meeting follows the Inaugural World Conference…

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…

You are encouraged to contact your Regional Vice President, who may be able to provide information on other mental health organizations in your area. It may be possible to collaborate with those organizations on activities or to provide or receive assistance. AFRICA Shona Sturgeon, MSW University of Cape Town, School of SW Private Bag, Rondebosch…

Albania A meeting was held in Tirana on 10 October in celebration of World Mental Health Day. Participants included people with mental illness, their families and mental health professionals. The discussion focused on the theme of Human Rights and Mental Health.