Mental health has become a global issue. Throughout both the developed and developing worlds, the treatment and care of the mentally disordered, and the need to improve the mental health of all citizens, has become a major political and professional concern.Morrall, Peter...
It has drawn attention to the burden of mental illness and to the relative gap in mental health research and services around the world. Global mental health has raised the question of whether this gap is a developmental issue, a health issue, a human rights issue, or a combination of these...
TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today’s youth mental health crisis is the leading health issue impacting the lives and futures of young people, and it has reached a critical juncture. Across the globe, the mental health of y...
The solution to improving mental health services and access could not be provided by our health centres alone, however. Even if we had the funding to do so, simply adding more counsellors to a confusing model of care that was backlogged with waitlists would not bring about the change...
which promotes equitable mental health and wellbeing for all. It is international, interdisciplinary, culturally-relevant, multi-sectoral; emphasizes the right to health and equity in health; encourages healthy behaviors and lifestyles; is committed to preventing and treating mental, neurological, and su...
child mental healthinterventionspreventionpsychosocial strategiestrans-diagnosticTop of pageAcknowledgements References Even as mental health has become increasingly recognized as a key issue in global health, child mental health has largely remained in its shadows. This is possibly because many interventions ...
is fast becoming one of the defining global health challenges of the 21st century. We are encouraged that global interest and focus on mental health have been increasing, and believe the time is right for coordinated action by international leaders to raise this issue even higher up the agenda....
To solve the global mental health crisis, healthcare systems worldwide must start thinking outside the box. Contrary to popular belief, therapy is not always what people need or want. The future of mental healthcare is about listening, adapting, and honoring diverse needs an...
To summarize recent findings in global mental health along several domains including socioeconomic determinants, inequities, funding, and inclusion in glob
Language, Culture and Task-Shifting--an Emerging Challenge for Global Mental Health. GlobalSwartz, L., Kilian, S., Twesigye, J., Attah, D., & Chiliza, B. (2014). Language, culture, and task shifting - an emerging challenge for global mental health. Global Health Action, 7, 23433....