"As a global mental health organisation we wish to express our outrage and concern recognizing the mental health consequences of longstanding racial inequalities and oppression which ultimately results in internalized intergenerational trauma and psychological distress. Racism and its subjugation of people as lesser or inferior leads to pervasive negative stereotypes …
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LACDMH has published the following materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns in the era of Covid-19, go here
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During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, looking after mental and physical health at work has never been more important. Many of us may feel concerned or anxious, having less control over how we work and live our lives. This is a normal response and there are things you can do to …
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"The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is posing significant challenges for Australia including physical and mental health issues, economic consequences and disruptive changes to lifestyles of individuals, families and communities. Evidence shows there is likely to be a significant negative mental healtheconomic consequences for individuals and the community. Currently available data indicate …
Read More »Hywel Davies 1955 - 2020 HYWEL DAVIES Hywel Davies passed away peacefully at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Wales on Sunday 29th March after a short illness. Hywel was a long term supporter of IMHCN and of the hearing voices movement. He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him. …
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Rossana Maria Seabra Sade Ph.D., Professor University State of São Paulo (UNESP), Brazil, 08/05/2020 "I am carrying out with my research group, we are developing the analysis of the actions of the service, user, and professionals because of the current panorama. We selected 24-hour health centers (CAPS III), in cities …
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Report by Rob Warriner KIA KAHA, KIA māIA, KIA ORA AOTEAROA: COVID19 PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING RECOVERY PLAN FOR NEW ZEALAND Update 20th May 2020: First draft of a National Mental Health Plan has been developed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health. See executive summary below: Executive Summary "The …
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Report by Jan Pfiefer, Psychiatrist, Czech Republic, 04/05/2020 " ... on a national level a strong discussion is being held about the need to accelerate the process of deinstitutionalisation, both in health care social services as well."Jan Pfiefer, Psychiatrist, Czech Republic In connection with the fact that institutional care (large …
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A diagnosis is rarely a solution to problems caused by poverty and inequality Early in the COVID-19 outbreak, I was surprised and relieved that mental health was getting due attention. The World Health Organization released guidelines on how to protect your mental health in March. The UK government responded rapidly …
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The Trieste Mental Health Department, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health is honoured to forward the United Nations Document (Policy Brief) on Mental Health during the Pandemic implemented with WHO. UN Secretary General Policy Brief COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health - https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/un_policy_brief-covid_and_mental_health_final.pdf We forward as …
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