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Whereas the United Nations has designated 1999 as the “International Year of Older Persons — Towards A Society For All Ages” and the Principles of Older Persons was adopted by the UN General Assembly (resolution 46/91) on 16 December 1991, clearly recognizing the special needs and protection of rights for older persons, and Because mental…
Canada World Mental Health Day had the support of forty-four Canadian cities this year, thanks to a national initiative on mental health led by mayors and civil leaders. A central event for the national campaign was held on 8 October at Markham, Ontario, north of Canada’s largest city, Toronto. This was a day-long conference attended…
NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS Secretary General Ministry of National Utility and Social Development 20th Floor, Wisma Burni Raya Jalan Raja Laut 50517 Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Tel: 603 292 5022 Fax: 603 293 7353 Mr. C. Gastaud Directeur La Direction de L’Action Sanitaire et Sociale 13 rue Emile de Loth Monaco-Ville MONACO Tel: 93 15 83 10…
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The definitions and terms related to mental health are evolving and still subject to much debate. Terms are often used interchangeably, which can be confusing as well as inaccurate. It is therefore useful to attempt to define the vocabulary of mental health and to make distinctions. Specific countries use different terminology to…
Oceania The Mariana Islands The Newsletter recently received a note from Laura L. Post, M.D., describing mental health services in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. overseas possession of 14 Pacific islands. Dr. Post was until recently chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the hospital in Saipan and also Medical Director of the Division…