Making Mental Health a Global Priority 

INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT
	Developing and sustaining a diverse, informed and committed international constituency to promote the vision, mission, and goals of the World Federation for Mental Health across the world has always been a key element of the Federation’s work. Throughout its 59-year history, WFMH has sought to engage individuals and organizations in the critical efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination that too often continue to serve as major barriers for people who could benefit from mental health services. Encouraging national governments to give appropriate and equal attention to building and sustaining adequate and appropriate mental health services systems to meet the needs of their citizens remains an unrealized task in too many countries – and required an organized and informed advocacy movement. Addressing, and having a positive influence on, major emerging issues of mental health public policy, service availability and delivery, and promotion of positive mental health and well-being around the world through building a strong, informed and effective global advocacy movement remains a high priority for WFMH as it nears the 60th anniversary of its organization.