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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · 3d

It's time to end outdated laws. The Caribbean Suicide Decriminalisation Coalition website is LIVE!
Suicide is a public health issue, not a crime. Join the movement demanding legislative reform across the Caribbean to ensure help-seeking is never punished https://pulse.ly/6gcin9qpzn

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Prevent Suicide Fighting Stigma Decriminalize 42 Coalition Members One Collective Mission 2 Years Strong MAY 2024 – PRESENT A Regional Action Advocacy & Activism FeaturedStories Check out our featured Stories for this month coming out of our Coalition Partners Activities and Events. ...

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Sep 15

For too long, laws criminalising suicide have deepened stigma + stopped people from seeking help.

This #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth + #UNGA80, it’s time for leaders to act on mental health + human rights. ▶️ Watch Leon Cherry’s story👇

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Sep 8

24 countries still criminalise suicide. This upcoming #WSPD2025, let’s push for laws that treat it as a public health issue, not a crime.

Read our guide and learn how to advocate for suicide decriminalisation: https://pulse.ly/t6jmlyjp11

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Aug 8

Recent European heatwaves claimed thousands of lives—65% driven by human-induced climate change. Yet only 22% of heat-health plans include mental health. In our latest blog by Daniel Teklemariam,
we explore why this must change. #MentalHealthMatters #ClimateAdaptation

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 31

What looks like a fake convo says something very real. Mental health still isn’t taken seriously in most national climate plans. The emotional and social impacts of climate change are treated like side notes.

They’re not. It’s time to change that. Learn more: bit.ly/4fbFGqu
#MentalHealthMatters

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 29

Mental wellbeing belongs in every climate strategy. People deserve to be supported through change.
📖Learn more: unitedgmh.org/publications/
#MentalHealthMatters
#climatechange
#adaptation
#2025ClimateSymposium
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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 29

This is a missed opportunity to support people where it matters most. At the 2025 Climate & Health Conference in Brasilia, we called for action to:
✔ Embed mental health in adaptation planning
✔ Build locally responsive systems
✔ Fund mental health as climate response

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 29

🧠 Mental health is still left out of climate policy conversations. That needs to change. In our global review of 193 countries:
📌 Only 42% mention mental health in climate plans
📌 Just 36% note climate’s impact on mental wellbeing
📌 Only Just 17% outline concrete actions

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 18

Want to make an impact through your organisation? The Global Mental Health Action Network Advocacy Guide shows you how to leverage awareness moments for policy change.

Delve into it here: https://pulse.ly/n4ttu818ui #Advocacy

Advocacy Guide: From International Days to Awareness Weeks - Advocating for Mental Health when the World is Watching — Global Mental Health Action Network

International and national mental health awareness days and weeks play a crucial role in raising the profile of global issues and garnering support for meaningful action. This advocacy guide aims to provide recommendations to help mental health champions harness the momentum of such moments.

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 11

Mental health institutions are where the most abuses are reported. We cannot wait any longer for deinstitutionalisation, change is needed now.

Read our Policy & Advocacy Advisor Ali’s blog on the impact deinstitutionalisation could have > unitedgmh.org/the-global-a...

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 9

Is it possible to put an end to the abuse, stigma & discrimination people in mental health institutions are facing?

Our Policy & Advocacy Advisor, Ali, has written about the need for human rights based care and the importance of helping people speak up for themselves > unitedgmh.org/the-global-a...

Sentenced to Care: the experiences of people ‘out of sight and out of mind’ in mental health institutions - United for Global Mental Health

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jul 8

Mental health institutions are failing vulnerable people.

Launching today, our report shows how these institutions often result in abuse, stigma and discrimination.

Read the report to discover how we can bring this to an end > bit.ly/4l8bXB4

A graphic with statistics on institutionalisation in mental healthcare.

8.4 million people are admitted to mental hospitals every year - more than people in prison for committing crimes.

66% of all government funding for mental health goes to mental hospitals.

Less than 20% of mental health budgets are spent on primary and community based care in most countries.

13% of people stay in institutions for more than a year.

7% of people stay in institutions for more than 5 years

60% of people in institutions are male.

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jun 23

The #ClimateCrisis is a mental health emergency. From eco-anxiety to trauma, communities & youth are at risk.

Our CEO Sarah Kline is speaking today at The Conduit's #ClimateHealth25 on 'Protecting Mental Health in a Climate Crisis'.
Watch free: https://pulse.ly/vx03tesao6
#LCAW25

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Jun 2

From #WHA78, the urgent shift to community-based mental health care is clear. This sets the stage for the #UNHLM – let's enshrine it as a global standard.
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From Institutions to Inclusion: A New Vision for Global Mental Health at the World Health Assembly - United for Global Mental Health

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · May 21

Every day, 125 children die from suicide 🌍.
Our #WHA78 Suicide Prevention side event with UnitedGMH showed a powerful wave of action.

Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility.
We have to break the silence and stigma.

We 🙏 all panelists and experts for sharing their inspiring initiatives!

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · May 14

Join us and @UNHumanRights for "Mental Health & Human Rights" on May 19th (1 PM CEST).

➡️ In-person (limited): https://pulse.ly/zsnyzwrpaa
➡️ Virtual: https://pulse.ly/ecsps6y8dj

Let's build better mental health community-based care together! #MentalHealth #WHA78 #CommunityCare

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · May 14

700k+ lives lost yearly to suicide - we must act now.

Join us at #WHA78 on May 20th for a crucial event on Suicide Prevention: Policy Change & Public Health Action.

Learn about best practices & global partnerships. RSVP today to [email protected]. #SuicidePrevention

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · May 13

Going to #WHA78? Come to the side event we're co-hosting:

"Accelerating Action & Investment in #YouthMentalHealth"

🗓️ Mon, May 19 | 5-7 PM CEST
📍 Warwick Hotel, Geneva

Discussing youth engagement in shaping mental health policy.

RSVP asap to: [email protected]

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · May 12

📣WHA attendees! Join our #WHA78 key discussion on global suicide prevention strategies, organised by the Netherlands and @unitedgmh.bsky.social.

Suicide Prevention: A Call for Policy Change & Public Health Action
📅May 20th 🕣8:30-10:00 CET

RSVP: [email protected] by 14 May.
#MentalHealth

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Apr 23

❓How can climate action protect our mental health?

Our new blog highlights the crucial role of integrating #mentalhealth into #climate policies.

We urge policymakers to ensure a holistic climate response that safeguards our planet and our mental health.

Read now: unitedgmh.org/the-global-a...

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 Read our new report, 'Mental Health in Nationally Determined Contributions: Current State and Opportunities for Integration'. We're urging policymakers to recognise the link between climate action and mental wellbeing.

🔗 unitedgmh.org/app/uploads/...

#ClimateAction #MentalHealth #EarthDay

An image of the cover of United for Global Mental Health's new report, 'Mental Health in Nationally Determined Contributions: Current State and Opportunities for Integration'

United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Apr 4

Children and youth are struggling with their mental health. We're advocating for their support.

Meet Aviwe, our Senior Officer, who leads our work on child and youth mental health. Read her story bit.ly/41uB8VR #ForAllWomenAndGirls #YouthMentalHealth

Aviwe Funani: Empowering Youth to Shape Mental Health Policies - United for Global Mental Health

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Mar 31

#Pinterest isn’t just DIY and Inspos anymore.

🧵👇 Here’s how we tapped into its unique pro-wellbeing algorithm and how your organisation can too.

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#SocialMediaForGood

Can Pinterest be a social media force for good global wellbeing? - United for Global Mental Health

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United For Global Mental Health @unitedgmh.bsky.social · Mar 28

Two weeks until we explore lived experience & mental health policy with mental health advocates! Join our April 10th (8:30am BST) webinar to discuss "mad activism" & a more equitable future. Book today! inevent.com/en/GMHAN/bre...

Breaking Barriers: Reflecting on 'Mad Activism,' Power Structures & Centring Lived Experience - Form

Before lived experience experts were known as key to mental health research and policy, and before there was greater general awareness of what “Public and Patient Involvement” / service users / Lived ...

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Mar 27

Hello, @bsky.app friends!

DYK: Blue Sky = Cleaner Air = Healthier lungs?

I'm joining you today, to ask for your help in supporting @who.int efforts to help everyone #BreatheLife!

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