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World Federation for Mental Health
6564 Loisdale Court
OverviewWFMH is an international multidisciplinary organization with individual, voting and affiliate members in over 100 countries. Its members include mental health professionals, citizen advocates, consumers, family caregivers and members of the general public with an interest in international mental health service, advocacy and policy issues. For 60 years, WFMH has been working to make mental health a global priority. MissionThe mission of the World Federation for Mental Health is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy, and best practice recovery focused interventions worldwide. ProgramsThe WFMH co-ordinates the annual World Mental Health Day Campaign and the Biennial World Mental Health Congress. It also produces material on issues involving mind and body, depression awareness, and caregiver perspectives. The WFMH engages in advocacy and distributes educational information to aid in the prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health. ImpactThe WFMH heightens public awareness about the importance of mental health; gains understanding and improves attitudes about mental disorders; helps promote mental health and prevent mental disorders; and works to improve the care, treatment & recovery of people with mental disorders. FinancialChanging The Present will soon provide financial information on nonprofit organizations. |
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