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Community-based mental health care: the Power of Purpose

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

19 Nov 2021

“What happens to a person when they are treated as less than human? When they are treated as a tranquilized problem that needs to stay docile and become more prisoner than participant?” This powerful poem, written and narrated by Scottish author, Erin May Kelly, sheds light on the human rights violations that are still far too common in mental health services around the world. The poem also ex...

19 Nov 2021

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Persons with disabilities share their experiences of accessing health services

India

19 Nov 2021

Persons with disabilities have the right to the highest attainable standard of health. However, persisting barriers prevent them from accessing the health services they need. To ensure the voices of persons with disabilities are heard, we asked 14 persons with disabilities from India, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia to share their experiences of accessing health services. This is what they shared with u...

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Jordan’s story - Fiji

Fiji

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Jordan from Fiji talk about the challenges he faced with his mental health during the pandemic, what helped him, and the importance of mental health education efforts. &nbsp; This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Laxmi’s story - India

India

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Laxmi from India talk about the challenges she faced with her mental health during the pandemic, what helped her, and the advice that she has for others. This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Arsha’s story - Pakistan

Pakistan

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Arsha from Pakistan talk about the challenges she faced with her mental health during the pandemic, what helped her, and her hopes for the future of mental health promotion. This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Helen’s story - Ireland

Ireland

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Helen from Ireland talk about the challenges she faced with her mental health during the pandemic, what helped her, and her hopes for the future of mental health care. This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Toluse’s story - Nigeria

Nigeria

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Toluse from Nigeria talk about the challenges he faced with his mental health during the pandemic, what helped him, and what he would like to see change in the way society views mental illness. This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic and mental health: Sebastian’s story - Argentina

Argentina

19 Nov 2021

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our mental health? Listen to Sebastian from Argentina talk about the challenges he faced with his mental health during the pandemic, what helped him, and his hopes for the future of mental health care. &nbsp; This video was produced for the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021.

19 Nov 2021

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Increasing Access to Mental Health Services - Meet Dr Jasmine Vergara WHO Philippines

Philippines

19 Nov 2021

The World Health Organization’s ‘Who's WHO’ video series tells the stories of WHO colleagues and the work they do to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. Meet Dr Jasmine Vergara, who works at WHO Philippines as a Technical Officer for Mental Health and Substance Use. In this video Jasmine shares her own experience with depression as a medical resident, how she sought...

19 Nov 2021

<!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: ▪️ field--node--title--news-and-events.html.twig ✅ field--node--title.html.twig ▪️ field--node--news-and-events.html.twig ▪️ field--title.html.twig ▪️ field--string.html.twig ▪️ field.html.twig --> <!-- 💡 BEGIN CUSTOM TEMPLATE OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/whokap/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> Excerpt: 'It's Our Time to Shine' – A film made by First Nations older people from Manitoulin Island, Canada <!-- END CUSTOM TEMPLATE OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/whokap/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' -->

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Excerpt: 'It's Our Time to Shine' – A film made by First Nations older people from Manitoulin Island, Canada

Canada

12 Nov 2021

In August 2021, as part of a global Participatory Video (PV) VOICE project led by WHO, eight older people from four First Nations (Aundeck Omni Kaning, M’Chigeeng, White Fish River, Wiikwemikoong) came together on Manitoulin Island in Canada. They created their own film on aspects of healthy ageing in their context and used it for discussion with local stakeholders, guided by a facilitator from...

12 Nov 2021

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30 seconds to cure cervical cancer: new technology opens door to rapid treatment in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

09 Nov 2021

Treating cervical cancer in future may take just 30 seconds thanks to a futuristic-looking device. The technology, recently recommended by WHO, was introduced in Uzbekistan at a WHO training course preparing the country’s health professionals to use the new equipment in outpatient clinics. &nbsp; For those who need treatment of cervical precancerous lesions, the new therapy will be availab...

09 Nov 2021

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Storytellers generate ideas for raising diabetes awareness in India

India

08 Nov 2021

The Diabetes Storytelling Lab produced eight innovative ideas, two of which received funding. Now, Lab participants are working to bring their ideas to life. For four weeks, more than 40 storytellers and healthcare representatives gathered online to explore ideas for creative communication products to improve diabetes awareness in India. They were selected for their qualifications and enthusias...

08 Nov 2021

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