At this webinar, our expert speakers discussed the crucial role these movements have played in shaping “expertise by experience” as we know it. We examined the role of lived experience in shaping the future of mental health policy, practice, science and advocacy, as well as what we need to understand to make this future a reality.

Religion, faith, and spirituality have long been intertwined with mental health, offering both profound benefits and significant challenges. At a #MHForAll webinar, experts explored this complex relationship, asking: How can we harness the benefits of faith for mental health while addressing its potential harms?

On 1st October, we were joined by the key figures setting the agenda for the most significant days in the mental health advocacy calendar. Prof. Tsuyoshi Akiyama (President of the World Federation for Mental Health) and Prof. Rory O'Connor (President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention) shared recommendations to enhance advocacy plans for awareness days, including outlining how advocates can maximise impact in low-resource settings and champion the voices of persons with lived experience.

On Tuesday 20th August, we partnered with the Health Effects Institute to explore the effects of air pollution exposure on brain and mental health. Our expert speakers discussed the current evidence base, including new research on the impact of air pollution on conditions such as dementia as well as psychotic symptoms, mood disorders and suicide rates.

Our #MHForAll webinar on Allyship and Social Participation explored current perspectives on social participation in global mental health, including sharing an update on the currently proposed WHO Resolution on Social Participation for Universal Health Coverage and reflections on allyship, solidarity and power sharing across parts of the complex spectrum of global mental health.

Our #MHForAll webinar on Sport and Mental Health explored the profound impact of sport on mental well-being, shedding light on grassroots initiatives and strategic interventions that promote positive mental health outcomes. With a focus on how sport serves as a catalyst for healing, resilience, and awareness, expert panellists shared perspectives from the field and discussed strategic initiatives led by funding organisations and umbrella associations.

At this webinar, experts discussed the findings of The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on Mental Health Implementation Research, and insights from the Being Initiative’s Public Goods Report.

In a recent #MHForAll webinar, diverse experts and a big international audience from 99 countries gathered to delve into the nuanced and complex topic of decolonising global mental health. Throughout the discussion, each panellist offered invaluable insights, illuminating various dimensions of this critical issue.

The MHForAll webinar series kicked off the year with a dynamic discussion on the integration of mental health training into medical and nursing education. Panellists addressed the inefficiencies in mental health services globally, emphasising the shortage of clinicians to meet the rising demand.

On Tuesday 28th November, our panel of experts explored the diverse applications of digital mental health tools. The experts discussed the impact, and successes of these interventions, and explored the challenges of implementing new tech-based solutions. Alongside this, our panellists shared how these innovative strategies can bridge service gaps, improve accessibility, and eradicate mental health stigma.

On Tuesday 31st October, a panel of experts met to reflect on World Mental Health Day and discuss what we can do to make mental health a priority all year round.

On Tuesday 26th September, a panel of experts met to discuss the work being done around the world to commemorate World Mental Health Day (WMHD). Panellists discussed their new campaigns and initiatives and outlined how organisations and individuals can get involved both nationally and globally.

In our August #MHForAll webinar, a panel of experts explored the challenges as well as the potential solutions for preventing suicide and discussed recent legislative changes that offer hope in reducing stigma and increasing access to life-saving interventions.

In this webinar, our expert panellists explored the leadership strategies employed by youth-led organisations in Nigeria, Vietnam, the Caribbean, and Indonesia.

They discussed the intersectionality of mental health and the importance of amplifying youth voices in driving mental health change globally.

This #MHForAll webinar shed light on the profound impact of environmental change on mental health.

With our panel of experts discussing the implications, region-specific challenges, assessment tools, and actionable priorities, the conversation aimed to create awareness and explore ways to address this pressing issue.

On Tuesday 28th March, the Global Mental Health Action Network brought together a panel of experts to explore how national mental health services can be transformed.

The panellists discussed the key achievements and successes of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Special Initiative for Mental Health (SIMH) and outlined some of the barriers to systems-level change that limited progress in the Special Initiative (SI) countries.

Globally, nationally, and locally, there is a lack of mental health data. Access to good data is essential for global mental health advocacy, however issues with data collection and aggregation, access and visibility make this challenging.

Mental health has become a widely discussed issue in recent years but much remains to be done to ensure it is prioritised in the years ahead. On Tuesday 31st January, a panel of experts convened to share their perspectives on the actions that need to be taken to ensure mental health is made a priority in 2023.

Maternal and perinatal mental health matters. In this #MHForAll webinar, we brought together a panel of experts to discuss the importance of integrating mental health support, specifically perinatal mental health (PMH) care, into existing maternal and child health services.

Maternal and perinatal mental health matters. In this #MHForAll webinar, we brought together a panel of experts to discuss the importance of integrating mental health support, specifically perinatal mental health (PMH) care, into existing maternal and child health services.