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Today, on World Mental Health Day we have a crucial opportunity to affirm our commitment to tackling the mental health challenges facing Europe. At AIM, we believe it’s vital to raise our voices 📢 and call for a comprehensive, inclusive EU strategy on mental health 🧠💙. Mental health is a fundamental component of overall well-being and must be treated with the same priority as physical health. Even before the pandemic, one in six people in Europe experienced issues with mental health. Now, the impact of COVID-19, ongoing conflicts, and rapid societal changes have worsened the situation, with young people being particularly vulnerable. Currently, over 20% of adolescents in Europe report symptoms of depression . These realities highlight the urgent need for coordinated action. A Europe-wide strategy is no longer optional—it is essential 🚨. We are pleased to see that mental health is taken up in the Political Guidelines of the next European Commission. On this World Mental Health Day, we call on the European Commission to take decisive steps: support Member States in investing in mental health 🏥 and developing durable care systems to ensure that everyone, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to quality mental health care. Promoting cross-border cooperation on good practices is equally important. Mental health must become a priority across Europe, and it is vital that no one is left behind 🤝. Today in Strasbourg, members of the European Parliament are pushing for a more ambitious mental health strategy, and AIM fully supports their efforts 🙌. We stand with Tilly Metz, @Peter Liese, Olivier Chastel, Tomislav Sokol, @Romana Jerković, and Vlad Voiculescu in their commitment to making mental health a priority 💪. Let’s work towards a future where mental health care in Europe is not a privilege but a right for all 🌍. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #EUstrategy #MentalHealthForAll

Were you aware that the World Health Organization's South-East Asia and Western Pacific regions released key mental health frameworks last year? These frameworks provide guidance for crafting, establishing, executing, and monitoring mental health plans and interventions in all settings in Asia-Pacific. These frameworks include recommendations on "Strengthening effective leadership and governance for mental health" and "Embedding mental health into the setting and journeys of daily life". Our MHIN team Shreya Agoramurthy Glen Koh, MPH, CHES collaborated on a blog with both offices, which is now highlighted in the latest MHIN newsletter. If you're passionate about advancing mental health in the region, take a moment to check it out! Link in comments #mentalhealth #asiapacific Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN)

NEW POLICY: USAID has long supported initiatives that increase access to mental health services. The Agency now elevates this commitment with the launch of a Mental Health Position Paper, USAID’s first policy document related to the integration of mental health into our programs. The Position Paper signals our strong commitment to addressing mental health in development programming, recognizing the central role that mental health plays in advancing the Agency's mission regarding inclusive international development. Positive mental health allows people to more readily cope with stressors and adapt to change. At scale, mental adaptiveness translates into stronger, more resilient communities. In this way, elevating mental health throughout USAID is another way of putting into practice our Agency's mission of advancing a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. Read the policy here: https://lnkd.in/gETTm_at #USAID #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Exciting news! 🌟 Thrilled to share that my abstract has been accepted for the upcoming conference on Indigenous people's mental health in Auckland, New Zealand. This event will be a vital platform to discuss and address the mental health challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Honored to be a part of this important conversation and looking forward to contributing to positive change. Stay tuned for updates from the conference! #IndigenousMentalHealth #AucklandConference #PositiveChange 🌿🌏 #nidhiperception #mentalhealthmatters 🌟 Bhargav Patel Geetanjali GABA Dr. Vishad Tripathi Eng Nutan Indulkar Ghag Biren Joshi Jahnavi Patel

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are reflecting on ECHO’s mental health programs in Latin America. With eight mental health programs running in the region, health care workers and specialists utilize the ECHO Model to develop mental health services in underserved communities. Together, workers and specialists are building a network of knowledge and collective support. Dr. Sandra Romano, ECHO program coordinator at The University of the Republic in Uruguay, shares, “Many smaller towns and villages lack mental health teams. ECHO helps build capacity so that primary care providers can offer mental health services to the population, in tandem with support from city or urban providers.” To learn more about ECHO mental health programs in Latin America, read our story here➡️: https://lnkd.in/gH69ZHX5

WORLD SIGHT AND WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: A Call for Holistic Well-being Dear Nigerians, let's shine a light on two critical aspects of our health: vision and mental well-being, both are essential for a fulfilling life. WORLD SIGHT DAY: - Protect Your Eyes: Regular eye exams, healthy lifestyle choices, and appropriate eye protection can prevent vision loss. - Support Eye Health Initiatives: Donate to organizations working to improve eye care access, especially in underserved communities. WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY World: - Prioritize Mental Health: Seek help if you're struggling. Remember, it's okay not to be okay. -Promote Mental Health Awareness: Challenge stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health. Remember, Our Eye is an extension of Our Brain Together, we can create a world where everyone enjoys good vision and mental health. #WorldSightDay2024 #WorldMentalHealthDay2024 #HolisticWellbeing Dr. Adewale S. A-Premiere (DEAL Fellow WAIPH) Vice Chairman UATH Editorial Board Assistant Editor NMA-MediNews World Health Organization WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, Imperial College London

How we screen is critical to closing the maternal mental health equity gap. In the April issue of Health Affairs, Guille Constance et al. share findings showing the effectiveness of text/telephone-based mental health screening and referral systems. Compared to in-person methods, text/telephone-based participants were significantly more likely to screen positive, be referred to treatment, and attend treatment. Digital mental health tools like LTWP (explored in this study) and Canopie play a vital role in breaking down barriers within maternal mental health, especially for BIPOC and rural peripartum populations. Read the full report below and stay tuned for more research highlights this week! #MaternalMentalHealth #ResearchSummaries #DigitalHealth

As May comes to a close, we reflect on Mental Health Month and the efforts we have been leading in Latin America. It provides an opportunity to consider how we can best collaborate to improve the current state of mental health, bringing together both public and private stakeholders. This initiative has been a central focus for us at Viatris in Latin America, particularly during and after the pandemic. In 2023, our Latin America region partnered with Foreign Policy on an issue brief focused on Mental Health in LATAM and we hosted a key meeting with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on the sidelines of the PAHO regional meeting. We are committed to transforming dialogue into action by enhancing access to mental health support and treatments. Alongside our regional efforts, we continue to engage with local institutions to collaborate effectively in the countries where we operate. Given the rise in anxiety, depression diagnoses and suicide rates, our work is more crucial than ever. Let's partner to champion mental well-being together! For more insights, check out the Forbes Editorial in Spanish: http://bit.ly/4dZ1PYa, and Article in Spanish: https://bit.ly/45avZnp #MentalHealthMonth #ViatrisCares #HealthForAll #LATAM #2024Goals #ImprovingWellbeing

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 each year, with the goal of raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support mental health globally. It was initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992 and is now supported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The day is an opportunity to highlight the importance of mental health care and advocate for better services and policies, aiming to reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health conditions. Each year, the day has a theme to focus global attention on particular aspects of mental health. The theme for 2024 is “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” emphasizing the need to prioritize mental health in all sectors of society. It’s a reminder that everyone should have access to mental health care without discrimination or barriers. Many organizations and communities around the world participate in campaigns, events, and activities to promote mental well-being, mental health education, and the importance of early intervention and support.

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