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The Ministry of Public Health Launches the Mental Health and Substance Use Strategy for Lebanon
The Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and International Medical Corps, launched the Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention, Promotion, and Treatment Strategy for Lebanon to ensure accessibility of high quality mental healthcare to all populations in Lebanon. Shared by Rabih El Chammay , collaborative member of the Gulbenkian Global Mental Health Platform.
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International Master in Mental Health Policy and Services - 6th Edition
The International Master in Mental Health Policy and Services, promoted by NOVA University of Lisbon, is accepting applications for its 6th edition (2015-2017).
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Population-Based Mental Health Facilitation (MHF): A Grassroots Strategy That Works
Today we are publishing a paper written and sent to us by J. Scott Hinkle that describes the success of the MHF training program.
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WHO/UNHCR issue new guide on mental health in humanitarian emergencies
WHO and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have produced a new guide on mental health in humanitarian emergencies, so non-specialist health workers can better identify, assess and manage mental health needs.
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The land of the free
Editorial in the current issue of The Lancet Psychiatry about the USA’s problem of prison mental health.
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Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health
The Lisbon Institute of Global Mental Health (LIGMH) aims to generate innovative knowledge, build capacity and provide technical collaboration to governments and non- governmental organizations in the area of Public Mental Health.
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Disability Rights International (DRI) investigation reveals shocking dangers and violence faced by children living in orphanages
Today DRI released its groundbreaking report, No Way Home: The Exploitation and Abuse of Children in Ukraine’s Orphanages, the result of a three-year investigation into the country’s egregious human rights violations, perpetrated against its most vulnerable citizens – children locked away in orphanages, institutions, boarding schools and other segregated facilities.