Jun 17, 2022 · Mental health care and treatment In the context of national efforts to strengthen mental health, it is vital to not only protect and promote the mental well-being of all, but also to …

Jun 8, 2022 · Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions. The latter is a broader term covering mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and (other) mental states …

Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders. Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health. Mental health is determined by a …

Jun 2, 2025 · WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting …

Mar 2, 2022 · In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World …

May 16, 2025 · WHO’s Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plan Guidance and WHO/OHCHR Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation provide complementary, rights …

May 6, 2025 · The document is an opening commentary authored by Dévora Kestel, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Brain Health, and Substance Use at the World Health …

Nov 19, 2024 · Ghana is facing a significant rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with mental health concerns—particularly depression—emerging as a critical issue. A recent …

Oct 2, 2024 · Overview The WHO-5 is a self-report instrument measuring mental well-being. It consists of five statements relating to the past two weeks. Each statement is rated on a 6-point …

Jun 16, 2025 · Representatives of 31 countries are calling for mental health to be a key component of all national policy decisions, regardless of government sector, if the WHO …