Saint Lucia
Radio St. Lucia broadcast a discussion of mental health issues by a panel featuring a psychiatrist, a service user and a human rights activist. Information was also made available to the public through a mental health exhibition.
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(Last Updated On: ) The biennial conference in Santiago, Chile, has passed. It proved to be a valuable opportunity for the exchange of knowledge. Users played a prominent role during the Chile events, and moved their concerns high on the agenda. Progress was made at the WFMH Board meetings before and after the Congress, especially…
(Last Updated On: ) Keeping Care Complete is the first international survey to shed light on experiences and insights of family caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Caregivers from Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States participated in the survey, which was developed by the…
(Last Updated On: ) Southeast Asia President Elect Pirkko Lahti, Executive Director of the Finnish Mental Health Association,. went to New York in early June as a member of the Finnish Government’s delegation attending the Beijing Plus Five General Assembly Session at the United Nations. From there she flew to the Philippines, following an unexpected…
(Last Updated On: )Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) is common for people with a history of abuse, physical or sexual assault, or military service. This can greatly impact their mental health and lifestyle. The primary treatment is counseling, but can also include medication or animal support. If a traumatic event is affecting your life daily, it’s…
(Last Updated On: ) Argentina The College of Psychologists (District XIII) and the Argentine Red Cross marked World Mental Health Day with a course for volunteers from fifteen hospitals at the Red Cross psychological response unit in Buenos Aires. In addition, a course on “psychological first aid” was held for the staff at each of…
