Briefs & Fact Sheets
12 Sep 2023
Decriminalization of suicide and suicide attempts represents one critical step governments can take in their efforts to prevent suicide. The WHO Policy Brief on the health aspects of decriminalization of suicide and suicide attempts cites d...
Strategy document
16 Jul 2023
In May 2022, Member States adopted the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022-2031, which aims to improve access to treatment and care and quality of life of people with neurological disorders, their carers...
Report
20 May 2023
Unmet mental health needs in the Region of the Americas are a leading source of morbidity and mortality, which result in tremendous health, social, and economic consequences. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis in the Regio...
Report
20 Apr 2023
This report summarizes key findings from a European Regional Workshop entitled ‘Mental Health Advocacy and Action’ in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and NCD Child. The report: Presents a diverse ra...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
12 Mar 2023
Key facts Affordable, effective and feasible strategies exist to promote, protect and restore mental health. The need for action on mental health is indisputable and urgent. Mental health has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral...
Report
10 Mar 2023
In June 2022 The George Institute for Global Health co-hosted a multi-day European Workshop with NCD Child on ‘Mental Health Advocacy and Action’. The workshop report is now available. It showcases a diverse range of case studies that were pre...
Strategy document
07 Mar 2023
World Health Organization (WHO) policy on universal health coverage states that both rehabilitation and palliative care are essential components of quality health services and should be integrated within health systems using a multiprofessional...
Report
07 Mar 2023
Substantial effort is needed to make palliative care available and accessible to the people in need. This workshop was being organized as an effort to support countries in bring palliative care into priority at policies and strengthen the capacity to...
Article
03 Mar 2023
This editorial examines the impacts of climate change on epilepsy and brain health, drawing on testimonies from the ILAE Epilepsy Climate Change Commission. It highlights how climate-driven health risks intersect with epilepsy care and calls for coor...
Strategy document
20 Feb 2023
WHO works with countries to develop and implement progressive mental health and related policies and laws in line with international best practice and human rights standards including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD...
Publication
10 Feb 2023
Noncommunicable Diseases: A Compendium introduces readers to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – what they are, their burden, their determinants and how they can be prevented and controlled. Focusing on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and...
Guide
15 Dec 2022
The Handbook of MHPSS Coordination provides standard guidance on how to best to support well-coordinated and multisectoral MHPSS responses that are predictable, accountable, equitable, efficient and effective. What is the purpose of this ha...
