Thank you for joining the Global Mental Health Action Network!
You will now receive an email inviting you to create your GMHAN Circle account - please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder.
Circle is our exclusive online community portal for GMHAN members and members of the WHO Coalition! On Circle, you can connect with fellow advocates from around the world in real-time; share your events, research, and initiatives; seek guidance or support for your work; and receive regular updates from Working Group members and Co-Chairs. This platform is an essential tool for us to collaborate and take action as we work towards creating better mental health for all!
Join us at our 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum
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Join us at our 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum 〰️
We are dedicated to building a diverse community where mental health advocates are empowered, connected, and heard.
Through collective Advocacy, we amplify voices to influence key global decisions and ensure that local priorities shape national and international agendas.
We foster Belongingness by providing a global home for those often excluded from traditional power structures, creating a space where all voices matter.
By Convening individuals and organisations, we strengthen skills, expand learning, and build collective awareness.
Through the Decentralisation of Power, we lead by example - holding the sector accountable, championing diverse leadership, and ensuring mental health advocacy is culturally appropriate and equitable.
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As a member, you have access to exclusive spaces, events, and content.
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Our working groups are set up and chaired by network members as a way to work together with other members on shared priorities and projects, with support from the secretariat. Groups usually organise their work through regular virtual meetings and online exchanges. As a GMHAN member, you can join one or more of our working groups.
Our current working groups are:Communications
Data and Research
Environment
Stigma and Discrimination
LGBTQI+
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2-4 February 2026
Iloilo City, Philippines & Online
Free for all GMHAN members!
We host bi-annual convenings where members are able to engage in an in-depth exploration of relevant and timely themes and opportunities, through panel events and workshops. In 2024, we hosted our meeting online, across THREE TIME ZONES. We spotlighted the incredible work being done by Working Group members across the globe, with the session agendas being led entirely by Action Network members. This was the largest global convening of mental health advocates!
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We make sure that the latest developments in mental health advocacy from around the world land directly in your inbox.
Through our newsletter we spotlight important work talking place across the sector to support your advocacy including opportunities for members to get involved in global, regional and national campaigns. Members are invited to contribute to newsletter content.
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We hold regular meetings throughout the year where members can share their experiences, research and examples of best practices in an interactive forum. Members have the opportunity to share their expertise, ask questions, and get advice from their peers.
Want to host a session? Email us at admin@gmhan.org and let us know what you’d like to present to members of our network!
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Our #MHForAll webinar series has been running since April 2020. During these sessions, we feature the perspectives of panellists from around the world; including academics, advocates, policymakers, UN agencies, and people with lived experience - often from our membership. Each webinar offers dedicated time for an audience Q&A. Note: webinars are available to non-members.
To ensure language is not a barrier to your participation, we are pleased to offer LIVE transcriptions in over 100 languages at this event!
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Member voices and stories are important and can help inspire meaningful change for global mental health. Members of the network are invited to listen to and share their voice with our community. We are keen to spotlight the important work of local, community-based initiatives from all parts of the world and raise awareness of the mental health challenges that people and communities across the globe face.
Would you like to share your voice with our community? Submit a member story today! By sharing your experiences, you can help others by providing hope and inspiration to those who may be facing similar issues.
