Making Mental Health a Global Priority 

NEWS STORIES
	Feature Stories Member Spotlight Global Mental Health Information Mental Health in the News World News Archives
	FEATURE STORIES 2011 IIMHL Disaster Response Report - "Examples of mental health resources for disaster planning and responsiveness across IIMHL countries" To view a copy of this document - go to http://www.iimhl.com/IIMHLUpdates/2011_IIMHL_Disaster_Response.pdf *** The APA Division 52 Journal - International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation is now accepting manuscripts. Go to http://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/ipp/index.aspx for a description of the journal and submission instructions. *** WHO mhGAP Newsletter This twice a year newsletter will keep you up to date with what's happening - and what we're planning - in the mental health Gap Programme (mhGAP) of WHO. This programme has the objective of scaling up care for priority mental, neurological and substance use disorders especially in low- and middle-income countries. To view the Newsletter, click here. *** World Social Science Report is now available. Produced by the International Social Science Council and co-published with UNESCO Find the full document here (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/resources/reports/world-social-science-report) *** The East Kent Singing for Health Network Project, UK Group singing helps to improve mental wellbeing. To view the video on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIsoii8pxO4 A research project in the UK has demonstrated for the first time that group singing can help improve wellbeing for people with enduring mental health problems. The project undertaken by the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health (Canterbury Christ Church University) established a network of choirs for mental health service users in the South East of England in September 2009. Professor Stephen Clift and Dr. Ian Morrison, who ran the project, discuss the findings, and service users and mental health professionals talk about the benefits of group singing for mental health. *** "The World Federation for Mental Health is proud to partner with Dr. Zereana Jess-Huff the reigning Mrs. Southeast Asia International 2010. Zereana will be working on a number of initiatives with WFMH this coming year including World Mental Health Day, media awareness and publicity, and our upcoming global campaign entitled, "The Great Push for Mental Health". Her dedication to raising awareness for mental health is a shining example of the power of advocacy."   For more information on Zereana and the great work she is doing – please visit her websites at www.zereanahuff.com, www.hopeinhealing2010.com  *** Policy Recommendations for a General Improvement in Psychiatric Care in Japan Takehisa Takizawa *** Virtual Foundation is a unique online philanthropy program that supports grassroots initiatives around the world. To learn more about this program go to www.virtualfoundation.org  *** From Privileges to Rights: People Labeled with Psychiatric Disabilities Speak for Themselves. A Report by the National Council on Disabilities (NCD) in the US. View the Executive Summary  *** World Federation for Mental Health Africa Initiative Focus on HIV and Mental Health, Zimbabwe Times ***
	Member Spotlight! The WFMH will continue highlight different member Organizations on this page – so please take a moment to learn about the organizations that are dedicated to mental health around the world! New Member Spotlight Coming Soon TOP
	Global Mental Health Information Wonder what is happening around the world? Take a look and see what others are doing for global mental health... Just Published! WHO REPORT – Mental Health and Development: Targeting People with Mental Health Conditions as a Vulnerable Group. to access this report and other resources, please visit - http://www.who.int/mental_health/policy/mhtargeting/en/index.html  New Publication available from Pan American Health Organization “Unhappy Hours: Alcohol and Partner Aggression in the Americas ” – to purchase this and other books, please see the attached flyer here. Doctors of Deception: What They Don't Want You to Know About Shock Treatment Linda Andre Andre's own experience and research combine to make her voice sure and clear. The carefully reported deceptions parallel what is now being reported about lacking ethics around other psychiatric interventions and diagnoses. The selected use of the first person is convincing, underscores the truth of this account, and makes the findings compelling. Read a personal journey of life with bipolar – Pam’s Story http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/105085 IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings - for more information click here (www.humanitarianinfo.org/iasc/content/products/default.asp) VISIONS – 13 interviews with global leaders in the consumer/survivor led movement in mental health. To order the 3 DVD set please contact admin@qldalliance.org.au Mental Health Europe Publication "From Exclusion to Inclusion – The Way Forward to Promoting Social Inclusion of People with Mental Health Problems" To View the document please go to WFMH Joins Major International MH Organizations in Supporting the Kobe Resolution Find and view all WHO published material at – http://dosei.who.int/uhtbin/cgisirsi/rUK9E1gEiF/86070067/60/26/X “Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: A Global Perspective” Go to www.who.int/bookorders for more information on obtaining a copy Atlas: Nurses in Mental Health 2007 Neurological Disorders: Public Health Challenges. To Order - click here The Health of People - The African Regional Health Report To order - click here 2005 Mental Health Atlas view Document view Press Release Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation - view Document view Press Release   TOP
	Mental Health In The News.... The WFMH will post relevant news information on mental health topics from around the world. Please continue to check back for new articles and information! Schizophrenia Magazine Parenting a Mentally Ill Child http://www.szmagazine.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.150  Medical News Today Sound Mental Health To Present At International Mental Health Conference http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184424.php  The Huffington Post Global Health Day Should Include Mental Health http://www.huffingtonpost.com/suzan-song/global-health-day-should_b_529384.html  Vida Idea Segura LAS TRAMPAS DE LA DEPRESIÓN http://www.vidaideasegura.com/?p=1355 Arab News Mentally-ill family kept locked for 20 years http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=130413&d=30&m=12&y=2009&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom  Arab News War and siege leave Gaza children traumatized http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4&section=0&article=130275&d=27&m=12&y=2009  Ghana News Agency Mental Health Bill needs attention now http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_health/r_10774/  Ghana News Agency Committee set up to probe neglect at Accra Psychiatric Hospital http://www.ghananewsagency.org/s_health/r_10759/ The Guardian Hope is on the horizon for mental health http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2009/dec/09/mental-health-services-policy/print  Visit Bulgaria Mental Health Sufferers Receive Support http://visitbulgaria.info/print/12031  BBC News Targeting Depression early ‘key’ http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8396147.stm?ad=1  IRIN News SOMALIA: Rise in mental health disorders worries Somaliland officials http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=87351  Peacefmonline.com Pass the Mental Health Bill into law –Experts http://elections.peacefmonline.com/parliament/200910/28952.php USAToday.com Australian advisors help guide international mental health initiative http://content.usatoday.com/topics/quote/Places,+Geography/Countries/ Scotland/06bVgiF9YQ6sv/02lHgOG2Ib8Tt/2 The Daily Star 'No health without mental health' http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/print_news.php?nid=109017 Iafrica.com World Mental Health Day http://health.iafrica.com/healthnews/1972280.htm Examiner Mental Health 101 – A Parents Perspective http://www.examiner.com/x-15898-Cincinnati-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Mental-health-101a-parents-perspective  Public Service, UK Mental Health Patients ‘Put at Risk’ http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=10181"  Jerusalem Post Mental Health Help Line Struggles to Stay Afloat http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1246443871741&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter  Newstraitstimes Mental Health: Its nothing to be ashamed of http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/ 20090709145800/Article/index_html#top  UPI.com Those with mental problems get worse care http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/06/05/Those-with-mental-problems-get-worse-care/UPI-54421244256254/  Zawya Harvard Medical School Hosts Mental Health Update 2009 Conference in Dubai http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20090608092734  The Guardian Attitudes to mental illness 'changing for the better' http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/jun/12/mental-illness-health-attitudes/print  Health Reuters Mental Disorders in China underestimated http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE55B4P520090612 Stuff.co.nz Don't breed, writer urges mental health victims http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/2399870/Don-t-breed-writer-urges-mental-health-victims MedIndia.com Resting Brains Could Offer Clues to Mental Health Disorders? http://www.medindia.net/news/Will-Resting-Brains-Could-Offer-Clues-to-Mental-Health-Disorders-51129-1.htm BBC News Revolution in Egypt's mental health care http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/ news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8034504.stm?ad=1  Guardian.co.uk Mental health and offending: One man's prison experience http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/apr/30/prisons-and-probation-mental-health1/print  Guardian.co.uk Offenders with mental health problems failed by criminal justice system, says report http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/apr/30/ prisons-and-probation-mental-health/print  Canberra Times Travellers warned of mental health risk http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/world/world/general/travellers-warned-of-mental-health-risk/1496804.aspx#   BBC News Exploring Mental Health in Vienna http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ health/7976536.stm?ad=1  Myjoyonline.com Voice from afar: Mental health has always been in crisis in Ghana http://www.myjoyonline.com/tools/print/printnews.asp?contentid=28430  Google News Beijing professor's remarks spark angry protests http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ ALeqM5gXPiNzpaGYOybEr3m9LKbCYayWTgD97FMNGO0  inthenews.co.uk New Mental Health Strategy Launched http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/politics/ new-mental-health-strategy-launched-$1287386.htm Telegraph Media Group Older people with mental health problems 'discriminated against by NHS' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5077831/ Older-people-with-mental-health-problems-discriminated-against-by-NHS.html  Jerusalem Post Health Ministry freezes privatizing mental health care http://www.jpost.com/servlet/ Satellite?cid=1238423656313&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter ABCNews.com Mental health problems affect almost half of Australians: ABS http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/03/26/2527408.htm Myjoyonline.com Mental health in crisis, only 4 doctors in public service http://www.myjoyonline.com/tools/print/printnews.asp?contentid=27876 The Associated Press Mentally ill in Africa get little help http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ ALeqM5iofKxK6ki8qIz9yqYVasH08DQgkAD96UJV900 The Times of India We have an equally important role as psychiatrists: Mental health nurses http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4257181,prtpage-1.cms The Times of India Mental health facilities in city are inadequate http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4265089,prtpage-1.cms Boston.com West treats East To help traumatized Tibetan monks, doctors in Boston turn to cross-cultural medicine http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/ 2009/03/13/ west_treats_east?mode=PF The Associated Press Study: Iraqis mentally resilient amid war http://www.iht.com/bin/printfriendly.php?id=20664655 BBC News Veteran mental care 'a disgrace' http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/ 2/hi/uk_news/7916221.stm?ad=1 AllAfrica.com Ghana: Navrongo Marks Mental Health Day http://allafrica.com/stories/printable/200903110816.html International Herald Tribune Palestinian health system in crisis http://www.iht.com/bin/printfriendly.php?id=20611335 Medical News Today Diversity in Mental Health HIV/AIDS Research Critical, Says Commentary http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/140559.php Telegraph Media Group Child mental health problems 'to double' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/children_shealth/4208656/ Child-mental-health-problems-to-double.html Irish Health Better mental health for Irish men http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=15115 Guardian UK Treating offenders with mental health issues 'would save £700m' http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/feb/23/prisoners-mental-health/print Taipei Times People with mental health problems face unemployment http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/02/24/2003436888 The Times of India Minister blames stigma for failed mental health project http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4171857,prtpage-1.cms  Guardian UK Mental health is strongest taboo, says research http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/feb/20/mental-health-taboo/print Prison Reform Trust UNMET MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN PRISON: A report based on a survey of Independent Monitoring Boards in England and Wales News Articles http://www.wfmh.org/01NewsStories.htm#Mental_Health_In_The_News  Medical News Today Inept Policy Impacts On Mental Health, Medical Journal Of Australia http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/138902.php The Australian Break-up of communities puts mental health at risk http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25059309-5013404,00.html  The Australian Shakeup of mental health advocated http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25065322-23289,00.html  BCLocalNews Mental health stigma addressed at doctors annual meeting http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/39601669.html  BBC News Firms 'must tackle mental health' http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/ 1/hi/health/7883028.stm?ad=1  Taipei Times Agency plans to upgrade mental health assistance http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2009/02/14/2003436062  Guardian 'Prisons are not hospitals' http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/feb/04/prisons-mental-health/print  Telegraph Media Middle aged women suffering most from mental health http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/4360096/ Middle-aged-women-suffering-most-from-mental-health-problems.html  Irish Times Government action urged over mental-health reform http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0122/breaking50_pf.html  BBC News Coping with a traumatised nation http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/ hi/south_asia/7838270.stm?ad=1  WalesOnline Awards will honour mental health nurses http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ tm_headline=awards-will-honour-mental-health-nurses%26method=full%26 objectid=22721950%26print_version=1%26siteid=91466-name_page.html  New Zealand Herald Board siphons off millions http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/ article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10552377  The Dominion Post Rise of deaths in mental health http://www.stuff.co.nz/print/4820016a11.html  The Straits Times $35m aid for mental health http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/ STIStory_326501.html  ChannelNewsAsia Government to inject another S$35m into mental health programmes http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/ view/402710/1/.html Telegraph Media Group Child mental health problems 'to double' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/children_shealth/ 4208656/Child-mental-health-problems-to-double.html  Montreal Gazette Economic crisis takes toll on mental health http://www.montrealgazette.com/story_print.html?id=1163943&sponsor=  AFP New Year's resolutions can be bad for you: mental health charity http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ ALeqM5gqTWe0vipZ-t9o7FyQSLRFxCDibQ  BBC News Monitoring mental health by text http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/ pagetools/print/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7797155.stm?ad=1  New Zealand Herald Kiwis more accepting of mental health sufferers http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10550074  OnMedica Community mental health services reduce suicide rates http://www.onmedica.com/ NewsArticle.aspx?id=044c428a-007c-4b7e-80af-35ad7304d82a  AllAfrica.com Ghana: Seventy Rehabilitated Patients Abandoned At Pantang Hospital http://allafrica.com/stories/200812221558.html  Associated Press Chinese paper: Gov't critics sent to mental wards http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ ALeqM5iWLPxp9kYHyS8hjpnAeMgCdvsJEQD94V990G0  Taipei Times Mental health woes increasing: poll http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2008/12/10/2003430721  Press Association Plan to combat mental health stigma http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ ALeqM5iZgs9NBdoXdspyDbJSAuPeCqn_3A In the News £1.5bn bill for poor childhood mental health http://www.inthenews.co.uk/printerfriendly.aspx?itemid=1250762 Press Association Downturn 'to affect mental health' http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ ALeqM5jaQ9buRriYpwgXpvfsNu14o8RH8A Express India Mental health fest ends at GCG-11 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ Mental-health-fest-ends-at-GCG-11/383197/  The Citizen Daily Newspaper – Tanzania MPs debate mental health bill http://thecitizen.co.tz/newz.php?id=8596  Medical News Today New Laws Mean Better Mental Health Care, British Psychological Society http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/128206.php  The Daily Mail - Daily News from Pakistan Workshop on rehabilitation of mental health services ends http://dailymailnews.com/200811/04/news/dmcitypage10.html  Wales Online De-stigmatising mental health issues is key plan http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/2008/11/10/ de-stigmatising-mental-health-issues-is-key-plan-91466-22216831/  USA TODAY Four new books tell the true stories of mental illness http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/ 2008-11-09-mental-illness-memoirs_N.htm The Times of India 'Positive attitude key to mental health' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3610099,prtpage-1.cms  The Australian, News from Australia's National Newspaper Fewer people receiving mental health treatment http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24543800-23289,00.html  ABC.net.au Millions miss out on mental health treatment http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2008/s2400374.htm  Medical News Today UK Government Delays Put Patients At Risk, Says Mental Health Charity MIND http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127767.php  Eureka! Science News Research investment failing mental health http://esciencenews.com/articles/2008/10/03/ research.investment.failing.mental.health  The Australian, News from Australia's National Newspaper States to take on mental health http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,,24562295-23289,00.html IOL: News for South Africa and the World SA's biggest nightmare http://www.iol.co.za/ index.php?set_id=1&click_id=125&art_id=vn20081026090027860C436317  UN News Centre Greater attention must be paid to mental health care, Ban says http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=28512&Cr=mental  The Jamaica Observer Stigma attached to mental illness still, says health official http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html/20081014t220000-0500_141314_obs_stigma_attached_to_mental_illness_still__ says_health_official.asp  Reuters UPDATE 1-Global slowdown to take heavy toll on mental health http://www.reuters.com/articlePrint?articleId=UST23154120081015  NewStatesman Campaign for Better Mental Health Care http://www.newstatesman.com/human-rights/2008/10/ mental-health-anti-medication  BuaNews Online Govt to promote understanding of mental illnesses http://www.buanews.gov.za/news/08/08101311151003 The Star Online Sensational reporting can hurt mental health, says doc http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/10/12/nation/ 2255669&sec=nation  Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan World Mental Health Day observed across city http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/ default.asp?page=2008%5C10%5C11%5Cstory_11-10-2008_pg13_7  Walta Information Center Immanuel Hospital says 14 mln need mental treatment services, engaged in capacity building http://www.waltainfo.com/walnew/ index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3189&Itemid=45  BBC NEWS Young 'ignorant on mental health' http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/7599696.stm  Xinhuanet - Chinaview UAE to launch comprehensive survey of children's health http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/02/content_9755937.htm  Jamaica Gleaner News Online Jamaicans urged to reduce mental health stigma http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20081007/news/news3.html New Zealand Herald Foundation marks 30 years of progress in mental health http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10536741  The Guardian - UK TV ad cam`paign aims to boost mental health http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/oct/07/mental.health.tv.advertising   TOP
	WORLD NEWS ARCHIVES Don't breed, writer urges mental health victims A controversial Canta magazine article on mental health has been slammed as "outrageous" by a leading mental health expert. The article, entitled Mental Illness and penned by a columnist named "Deborah", appeared on the Canterbury University's student magazine website on Thursday. It has angered some readers. The article is critical of television campaigns aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. It reads: "It is well-documented that there is a genetic precursor for many mental disorders. You don't want your kids to have the same problems you have, do you? Make sure you adopt, rather than making kids yourself. Predisposing children to mental disorders is just cruel." Mental Health Foundation chief executive Judi Clements said parts of the article were "outrageous". "Without being po-faced, this is not something to trivialise." The article also says: "There is a guy in my shared office that has no social skills. He is really annoying and everyone hates him. No-one wants to work or play with this guy. And I treat him with the respect he deserves, aka none. "But what if he comes out and says that he has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome or some proper mental illness? His annoying anti-social behaviour is not acceptable. By blaming it all on some illness, does that mean I have to put up with it? Hell no." In response, Alyson Bradley, who has Asperger's syndrome, wrote: "I have Asperger's and my biggest problem continues to be ignorance from individuals like yourself." Yesterday she told The Press the article was "absolutely horrendous". Most responses had been angry. One said: "Oh give Deborah a break. People with NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) have just as much right to speak out as anyone else. They can't help themselves." TOP
	bipolar, depression, mental disorders, emotional disorders, mental health crisis, suicide