WFMH is an international membership organization founded in 1948
to advance, among all peoples and nations, the prevention of
mental and emotional disorders, the proper treatment and care of
those with such disorders, and the promotion of mental health.
The Federation, through its members and contacts in more than
100 countries on six continents, has responded to international
mental health crises through its role as the only worldwide
grassroots advocacy and public education organization in the
mental health field. Its organizational and individual
membership includes mental health workers of all disciplines,
consumers of mental health services, family members, and
concerned citizens. The organization’s broad and diverse
membership makes possible collaboration among governments and
non-governmental organizations to advance the cause of mental
health services, research, and policy advocacy worldwide.
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BRIEF HISTORY
WFMH
PRESIDENTS 1948-2008
WFMH
Meetings and Congresses
1st
WFMH Newsletter
A Chapter from
“Searching for Mental Health” – Dr Eugene B Brody
A Chapter from “Reflections” – Dr Jack Rees
WFMH
Declaration of Human Rights and Mental Health
(If you would like to have
your own copy of either Searching for Mental Health or
Reflections – please contact [email protected] for more
information)
Goals, Values and Principles
Vision
The World Federation for
Mental Health envisions a world in which mental health is a
priority for all people. Public policies and programs
reflect the crucial importance of mental health in the lives
of individuals.
Mission
The 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.
Goals
To
heighten public awareness about the importance of mental
health, and to gain understanding and improve attitudes
about mental disorders.
To promote mental health and prevent mental disorders.To improve the care, treatment and recovery of people with
mental disorders.
Deborah Wan Hong kong President |
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Helen Millar Scotland Treasurer |
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Anthony Fowke Australia Immediate Past President |
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Larry Cimino USA Corporate Secretary |
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George Christodoulou Greece President Elect |
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Mohammed Abou-Saleh Qatar Vice President Constituency Development |
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Ellen R Mercer USA Vice President Program Development |
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John Bowis United Kingdom Vice President Government |
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AFRICA |
Crick Lund |
SOUTH AFRICA |
ASIA PACIFIC |
Porsche Poh |
SINGAPORE |
EASTERN MEDITERAREAN |
Mohammed Abou Saleh |
QATAR |
EUROPE |
Gabriel Ivbijaro |
UNITED KINGDOM |
LATIN AMERICA |
Sonia Chehil |
CANADA/GUYANA |
NORTH AMERICA |
Jeffrey Geller |
UNITED STATES |
OCEANIA |
Abd Malak |
AUSTRALIA |
Tsuyoshi Akiyama |
JAPAN | |
Yoram Cohen |
ISRAEL | |
Anita Everett |
UNITED STATES |
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Diane Froggatt |
CANADA | |
Sylvester Katontoka |
ZAMBIA | |
Roger Montenegro |
ARGENTINA | |
Shridhar Sharma |
INDIA | |
Suchada Sakornsatian |
THAILAND |
Lead Reps for the UN
SENIOR CONSULTANT CHAIR, WMHDAY |
L. Patt Franciosi, PhD |
SENIOR CONSULTANT, CHAIR, GREAT PUSH INITIATIVE |
Prof. John Copeland |
SENIOR CONSULTANT WFMH Collaborating Centers |
Max Abbott, MD |
SLEAD REPRESENTATIVE UNITED NATIONS –NEW YORK |
Nancy Wallace, MSW |
LEAD REPRESENTATIVE UN AND WHO – GENEVA |
Myrna Lachenal-Merritt |
Elena Berger |
Director, WFMH Office for Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention in Mental Disorders |
Deborah Maguire |
Director of Administration |
Tracy Kamis |
Bookkeeper |
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