Mental health conditions arising during pregnancy and the postpartum period represent a significant and frequently under-recognized challenge with consequences for both maternal wellbeing and infant development. The World Federation for Mental Health calls for the systematic integration of perinatal mental health screening and care into maternal and child health services globally — recognizing that the…

WFMH World Congress Santiago, Chile, 5-10 September The Congress program is being finalized in Chile under the leadership of Professor Benjamin Vicente, M.D., WFMH Vice President for South America, and Eduardo Medina, M.D., President of the Chilean Society for Mental Health. Benedetto Saraceno, M.D., Director of the Mental Health Department at WHO, will attend. David…

The Message in Mental Health Association Logos by Pirkko Lahti Executive Director, Finnish Mental Health Association President Elect, WFMH Some time ago I asked the member associations of WFMH for their logos in order to study the way these small emblems show an image of mental health and the work of the organizations they represent….

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Federation Mondiale pour la Sante Mentale La WFMH a ete creee en 1948 afin de promouvoir, aupres de tous les peuples et de toutes les nations, la prevention des troubles mentaux et emotionnels, le traitement et les soins idoines aux personnes touchees par ces troubles et promouvoir la sante mentale. La Federation, avec des membres…

    Each year we become more excited to see the ever increasing number and sincere effort that is put into educating, promoting and changing the worlds image of mental illness. No matter how large or small, each event raises awareness which eventually leads to a more educated and empowered public. Below please find the…