Several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) may wish to attract funding or sponsorship from private companies. This Guide sets out the recommended principles that should underpin this. The focus is, in particular, on pharmaceutical company funding, though it can apply to any commercial company funding. Download the Private Sponsorship Policy template, add your organisation’s details, and use it as your CSO’s policy.

The Global Mental Health Action Network’s (GMHAN) presence at the World Health Assembly (WHA78) was about more than just hosting and participating in events, it was our strategy in practice. Our activities and engagements are an example of the change we hope to see in the mental health and broader health sectors, with community voices and experts by experience meaningfully included in shaping global policy.

Ahead of the 4th UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on NCDs and Mental Health, the Global Mental Health Action Network mobilised a delegation of 40 advocates from 30 countries in NYC. Over just 4 days, we hosted an advocacy workshop, held 23 meetings with UN missions covering 5 continents, participated in 7 side events, and carried one unified message at the UN Multistakeholder Hearing: mental health must be prioritised at the upcoming HLM.

Our new HLM briefing document highlights key priorities for achieving equitable, integrated, and rights-based mental health services worldwide and is meant to support UN Member States, policymakers, and advocates.

The briefing is endorsed by leading global organisations, Save the Children, World Federation for Mental Health, PATH, MHPSS Collaborative and. Let’s unite around shared priorities and influence the outcomes of the HLM!

By Don Zane Muwanguzi, Team lead/founder Awesome Minds Speaks 

On World Mental Health Day (10th October 2024), the Generational Perspective Dialogue organised by Awesome Mind Speaks brought together youth, policymakers, mental health professionals, and community leaders, to tackle the pressing mental health challenges faced by Uganda's young people.

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.

There is no health without mental health, and the attendees at AIDS 2024 wholeheartedly agree! We joined forces with United for Global Mental Health, Elton John AIDS Foundation, and The Global Fund to host the first-ever Mental Health Networking Zone at the Global Village. Exceeding all expectations, we were delighted to meet with over 700 mental health advocates—a powerful demonstration of interest and solidarity for our cause.

The Environment Working Group has produced two advocacy briefs providing a comprehensive overview of the current and projected impacts of climate change on mental health. The documents outline practical measures that governments should undertake to address mental health challenges both presently and in the future. The advocacy briefs are available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

This report covers basic concepts, such as universal health coverage, and emphasises how vital it is to incorporate mental health into the UHC framework. It explains the pivotal commitments made by governments at the recent UN high-level meeting on UHC in 2023, outlining a roadmap for meaningful action and progress.

The Global Mental Health Action Network has launched a set of guiding principles for people who work with, or engage with young people living with mental health conditions.

The Global Mental Health Action Network Annual Meeting 2023, bringing together delegates around the world to advance progress on mental health