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- Mental health
Mental health care and treatment In the context of national efforts to strengthen mental health, it is vital to not only protect and promote the mental well-being of all, but also to address the needs of people with mental health conditions
- Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health Mental health is determined by a range of socioeconomic, biological and environmental factors Cost-effective public health and intersectoral strategies and interventions exist to promote, protect and restore mental health
- Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action
WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting enabling environments (in homes, schools, communities, workplaces and digital spaces) and building preventive and care services
- COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and . . .
In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO) today
- The World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5)
Overview The WHO-5 is a self-report instrument measuring mental well-being It consists of five statements relating to the past two weeks Each statement is rated on a 6-point scale, with higher scores indicating better mental well-being The instrument has been translated into over 30 languages
- From isolation to inclusion: community-based mental health care
This means building comprehensive, community-based networks of mental health services and supports for people of all ages Community-based care Community-based mental health care brings services closer to where people live, work, study and connect It reduces isolation and supports recovery in everyday environments
- New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all, while many existing services rely on outdated institutional
- Comprehensive mental health action plan 2013-2030
The Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030, approved by the 74th WHA, recognizes the essential role of mental health in achieving health for all people It is based on a life-course approach, aims to achieve equity through universal health coverage and stresses the importance of prevention Four major objectives are set forth: more effective leadership and governance for mental
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