The Virtual Global Launch of the WHO Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans, taking place on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, from 13:00 to 14:30 CET.
Join Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, government policy makers and experts for this landmark event presenting the latest WHO guidance, designed to transform mental health policy and systems globally.
This updated guidance marks a critical step in supporting countries to develop their mental health policies and strategic action plans that meet today’s challenges. Incorporating lessons learned over the past 20 years, it offers practical guidance and tools to strengthen governance, enhance service delivery, and build a skilled mental health workforce.
Recognizing that mental health is shaped by social and structural factors—such as poverty, housing, education, and employment—the guidance outlines actionable approaches to address these determinants, eliminate barriers like stigma and discrimination, and improve access to holistic, rights-based care. It champions the participation of people with lived experience at all levels of mental health reform, acknowledging their vital role in shaping systems that are inclusive, empowering, and responsive to their needs. The guidance also emphasizes collaboration across sectors to deliver holistic support, integrating physical, psychological, social, and economic interventions, alongside efforts to prevent mental health conditions and promote well-being for all.
The 90-minute virtual event will include:
- An introduction to the guidance and its key components;
- Reflections from Ministers of Health and other stakeholders;
- Discussions on advancing effective, equitable, and sustainable mental health reform.
Register now to join us: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ML12R9hT-ehZvH3J3DuvA
Live captioning will be available, along with automated translation captions in multiple languages. To access these features, please ensure you have the latest version of Zoom installed (at least version 6.3.6).