International Mental Health Collaborating Network
We welcome other organisations and individuals to join us. We are collating information about the responses of international organisations and national governments. Here you will find reports written by IMHCN Members; briefing documents and articles: Australian National Emergency Plan The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is posing significant challenges for AustraliaBrazil Covid-19 …
Read More »SAVE TRIESTE’S MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Trieste is recognized by the World Health Organization as the model of global best practice in mental health care. It has inspired dozens of programs throughout the world to create an integrated network of community services focused upon the whole-person needs of its users; maintaining their dignity as citizens; and minimizing the coercive …
Read More »International Call to Support The Trieste Mental Health Department
Trieste Mental Health Service Model under threat “Mental Health disappearing permanently from the radar” Benedetto Saraceno, (former Director of Mental Health and Substance Misuse, WHO) Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the already dramatic Italian situation consisting in a lack of resources in mental health services, has worsened further throughout …
Read More »Paradigm Shift in Mental Health in the Post-Covid era
Monday, 31st August 2020 h 10,00-13,00 CET (Rome) A Zoom Round Table Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_diDZ5gTVSBmts6qB0H3Dww or you can view on YouTube via the ESOF2020 Festival on the day Supported by: International Mental Health Collaborating Network World Federation for Mental Health Mental Health Europe European Community based Mental Health …
Read More »Paradigm Shift in Mental Health in the Post-Covid era
Paradigm Shift in Mental Health in the Post-Covid era A Zoom Round Table Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_diDZ5gTVSBmts6qB0H3Dww or you can view on YouTube via the European Science Open Forum (ESOF2020) The link will be available on the Science in the City Festival YouTube Channel 10.00 am …
Read More »WFMH Condemns all Forms of Racism and Calls for an End to Inequalities, Racism and Police Brutality
"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 …
Read More »COVID-19 Resources from LA County, USA
LACDMH has published the following materials to address mental health & wellbeing needs and concerns in the era of Covid-19, go here
Read More »Mental health resources during coronavirus
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 …
Read More »Australian National Emergency Plan for Mental Health
"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 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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