Blog / Global Mental Health

Starting the second week of July 2020, High-level Political Forum (HLPF—the United Nations central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda…

Adapted from our Did You Know Newsletter, this post highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and human rights. Our COVID-19 post from…

On July 9, 2020, The United Nations Institute for training and research (UNITAR) convened a panel entitled Teaching, Learning, and Integrating the…

During the UN HLM session, Accelerating action through digital technologies: Strengthening digital skills and capacities for human well-being, the discussion focused on…

The 2019 Canada Gairdner Global Health Symposium was hosted by the Gairdner Foundation, Grand Challenges Canada, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health and…

As I reflect on the process leading up to and the experience at the UN HLM and UNGA side events, I…

Turning the Tables: Patient Perspectives on Universal Health Coverage focused on the importance of meaningfully engaging in patient-centered care. It was acknowledged that…

The Launch of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being was introduced by the three initial champions of the…

The Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice applauds Secretary Azar (U.S. Health and Human Services) for recognizing—during a presentation…

Mental Health for All: An Evening for Action brought together leaders, distinguished guests, champions of mental health and advocates with lived…

In preparation for the United Nations High Level Meeting on Universal Health Care (UN HLM-UHC), I had the opportunity to attend a…

Excerpt The Global Alliance is committed to universal health coverage (UHC) that boldly includes the promotion of mental health and well-being….