What is Global Mental Health?

Global Mental Health (GMH) is a field of research, practice, and advocacy that prioritizes mental health for all persons and communities worldwide. As with physical health, mental health concerns all humans, whether as a temporary, mild condition or more persistent and serious condition affecting individuals and families. And, as declared by the World Health Organization, there can be “no health without mental health.” Practitioners of GMH work to counteract social stigma and discrimination that is commonly associated with such conditions. Learn more.

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Israel-Hamas war takes toll on Israeli and Palestinian civilians' mental health

"As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, researchers warn about the surge of mental health problems that will plague the region for years to come as result of the war trauma."

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How Music Can Be Mental Health Care

"In music therapy, clients play and listen to music as treatment for stress, depression and anxiety. Here’s how it works."

Read at NY Times

New Evidence of Rising Youth Mental Health ConcernsNew Evidence of Rising Youth Mental Health Concerns

"Adolescent mental health conditions—depression and anxiety, psychological distress, and suicidal behaviors—are increasing in many countries worldwide, and that growth is occurring most markedly among girls, according to a new survey of research published by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and University of Iowa."

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U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence

CDC reports that teen girls are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk

See The CDC Newsroom report for more information

Global Climate Change and Mental Health

Learn more about the impacts of climate change on mental health

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