Gulbenkian - Global Mental Health

Latest highlights

Feb 05, 2018

The Gulbenkian Global Mental Health Platform has finished its activities, which will be continued by the Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health, with the support of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Florida tries new approach to mental health treatment

Jul 05, 2014

Seeking to improve care and lower costs, Florida this month became the first US state to offer a Medicaid health plan designed exclusively for people with serious mental illnesses.
End Cage Beds

Jul 04, 2014

Campaign of the Mental Disability Advocacy Center.
Autism spectrum disorders & other developmental disorders

Jun 28, 2014

A resolution on “Comprehensive and Coordinated Efforts for the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders” was adopted by the World Health Assembly during its 67th session in May 2014.
Campaign on #MentalHealthMatters launched ahead of International Youth Day

Jun 27, 2014

From 12 June until International Youth Day on 12 August, the United Nations is running a campaign to draw awareness to the importance of reducing stigma surrounding youth with mental health conditions.
Declaration on mental health in Africa: moving to implementation

Jun 27, 2014

An online petition has been launched by Global Health Action to improve the mental health situation in Africa.