WHO highlights urgent need to transform mental health ...
Jun 17, 2022 · The World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others with an ambition to support the world in transforming mental health. In 2019, nearly a billion people – including 14% of the world’s adolescents – were living ...
COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence ...
Mar 2, 2022 · Wake-up call to all countries to step up mental health services and support. 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 Health Organization (WHO) today. The brief also highlights who has been most affected and ...
Recent Mental Health News - American Medical Association
Oct 31, 2024 · Mental health refers to a person's emotional, cognitive and psychological well being. Mental health issues can impact both patients and physicians, and as such the American Medical Association is committed to keeping you up to date with articles on the latest mental health news and developments. You’ll also find AMA statements and press ...
Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 17, 2022 · It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development. Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders.
Mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 28, 2024 · Mental health. Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being. At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and ...
World Mental Health Report - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 16, 2022 · This “World Mental Health Report” is designed to inspire and inform better mental health for all. Drawing on the latest evidence available, showcasing examples of good practice from around the world, and voicing people’s lived experience, it highlights why and where change is most needed and how it can best be achieved.
Mental health of adolescents - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 10, 2024 · Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive are critical for their well-being ...
Mental health at work - World Health Organization (WHO)
Poor working environments – including discrimination and inequality, excessive workloads, low job control and job insecurity – pose a risk to mental health. 15% of working-age adults were estimated to have a mental disorder in 2019. Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a cost of US ...
The overwhelming case for ending stigma and discrimination in …
Jun 26, 2024 · According to the Lancet Commission, the best way to reduce stigma is through social contact – prejudice-reducing interactions between people living with mental health conditions and people without a condition. While social contact may involve correcting misinformation, the focus is on changing attitudes and improving behaviour.
Artificial intelligence in mental health research: new WHO ...
Feb 6, 2023 · Using artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health services and research has potential, but a new study finds significant shortcomings that may indicate overly accelerated promotion of new AI models that have yet to be evaluated as viable in the real world. How AI can support mental health services In 2021, over 150 million people in the WHO European Region were living with a mental health ...