Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN)

Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme is Prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Read our blog on #WMHD and some of the available resources on workplace mental health ??https://lnkd.in/grqK7apR

MHIN is excited to commemorate World Mental Health Day at the World Health Organization Mental Health Forum, where we connect with friends and collaborators, and explore the latest developments and innovative tools designed to support mental health advocates worldwide. This includes online training for mhGAP, the upcoming guidance on policies and strategic actions to enhance mental health, and the recent release of the WHO/UNICEF service guidance on the mental health of children and young people. We've made significant progress since MHIN's inception, and there's so much hope on the horizon! #nohealthwithoutmentalhealth Anne-Claire Stona, MD, MSc Julian Eaton Muhammad Aizat Mohammad Nazli

Mental health stigma remains a huge barrier to mental health services and help-seeking behavior around the world. Understanding cultural determinants to the construction and expression of stigma may allow communities to provide more targeted and culturally-informed anti-stigma interventions and programmes. Come join this upcoming webinar with academics and practitioners from Australia, Hong Kong SAR, New Zealand, and Singapore to discuss the Cultural Landscape and Determinants of Mental Health Stigma Across the Asia-Pacific. Co-hosted between MHIN Asia Hub and the Global Anti-Stigma Alliance ??? Date: 25th October 2024 ?? Time: 10-11:30am (UTC+8) / 12nn-1:30pm (UTC+10) / 3-4:30pm (UTC+13) ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/gSME7__D

The infographic aims to summarize key information regarding mental health of populations in rural areas around the world. You can also find a guide to accessing some MHIN resources and innovations that address rural mental health ?? https://lnkd.in/gGCBX_ZP The infographic is by Renata Teixeira da Silva, an MSc. Global Mental Health Student volunteering at the Mental Health Innovation Network. Find this and more of the latest mental health resources in our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dS27ZqFZ

??? Our September newsletter highlights an infographic on rural mental health, latest mental health resources, news, events, vacancies, opportunities and more mental health updates ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dS27ZqFZ

Join us tomorrow as we discuss the advocacy opportunities that emerge around international awareness days. Our esteemed speakers will outline the actions advocates can take to drive meaningful action by harnessing the energy and momentum around global moments like the World Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention Day. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the leaders in the mental health sector responsible for setting the agenda for these critical moments in the advocacy calendar - Tsuyoshi Akiyama (President World Federation for Mental Health) & Rory O'Connor (President International Association for Suicide Prevention) ?? Advocating for Mental Health when the World is Watching ?? Date: 1st October - 8:30AM BST | 9:30AM CST | 4:30PM IST ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/dm6na43b

?? Current #mentalhealth opportunities, funding & upcoming events #Vacancies 1. ?User voice coordinator CBM Global Disability Inclusion ??More info: https://lnkd.in/dUGf64aE 2. WHO Consultant - Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Strategies,WPRO/DDC Deadline: 30 Sept 24 Link: https://lnkd.in/dmCZCq_Q 3. Global Roving MHPSS Advisor Deadline: 30 Sept 24 More info: https://lnkd.in/dVgkzaDn 3. ICRC Psychiatrist (Mental Health and Psychosocial Specialist) Deadline: 7 Oct 24 More info: https://lnkd.in/dwJ4fVAc 4. Inter-Regional Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer Deadline: 31 Oct 24 Link: https://lnkd.in/d5iGd8Sp 4. Senior Mental Health Program Advisor (USAID/ID Hub) ??More info: https://lnkd.in/daGzQwPe 5. Postdoctoral Scholar | Behavioral Research in Technology & Engineering (BRiTE) Center, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences More info: https://lnkd.in/dPkFKs-s 6. Full Professor & Assistant Professor roles at Department of Mental Health - Johns Hopkins BSPH More info: https://lnkd.in/da9ZrwQb #Funding 1. Wellcome Trust Mental Health Award: Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions. ?? Deadline: 2 Dec 24 ??More info: https://lnkd.in/d3pqKxF9 2. IBRO/Dana Brain Awareness Week Grants Deadline: 31 Oct 24 Link: https://lnkd.in/dXnvH2ec #Events 1. MHForAll Webinar: Advocating for Mental Health when the World is Watching Date: 1 Oct 24 8:30AM BST │ 1PM IST │ 4:30 PM IST Register: https://lnkd.in/dJ_xqATm 2. Global Mental Health in Asia 2025 ??Date: 17 - 19 Feb 2025, Singapore Call for abstracts now open! ??More info: https://lnkd.in/dcw6wasj 2. 7th Global Mental Health Summit by Movement for Global Mental Health & Global Mental Health Peer Network ??Date: 10-12 Nov 2025, South Africa. Registration & abstract submission open ??More info: https://lnkd.in/duWrysQF 4. International Conference on Maternal Mental Health in Africa ??Abstract submission Deadline: 30 Sept 2024 ??More info: https://lnkd.in/dRTfuKSF ??More mental health opportunities:-> https://lnkd.in/daHHmVmR

Awareness days provide critical opportunities to build awareness and catalyse action! With the world's attention focused on the issue of mental health, advocates have a platform to call for real change through local campaigns and initiatives. Join us on 1st October where GMHAN will be hosting an exclusive fireside chat with the figures responsible for setting the agenda for World Mental Health Day and World Suicide Prevention Day! At this one of a kind event chaired by Joy Muhia (Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) Coordinator), Tsuyoshi Akiyama (World Federation for Mental Health President) and Rory O'Connor (International Association for Suicide Prevention President) will share strategies for effective advocacy and discuss how people can leverage the momentum around these crucial days for maximum reach and impact! ?? Topic: Advocating for mental health when the world is watching ?? Date: 1st October 2024 ? Time: 8:30am BST / 1pm IST / 4:30pm IST ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/dJ_xqATm

Within a generation, investment in mental health will match the scale of global need. This is the vision of the Coalition for Mental Health Investment (CMHI), a new initiative, which we are proud to be launching today, dedicated to catalysing investment in mental health. The global burden of mental disorders represents about 15% of the total disease burden — translating to 333 million lost years globally. Effective evidence-based treatments and approaches – including community-based models – already exist, and many promising new ones are in development. Scaling these solutions for a mentally healthy society will require sustainable, long-term financing. Alongside African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), Clinton Global Initiative, McKinsey Health Institute and Wellcome Trust, we are committed to making mental health an attractive, viable, and scalable investment opportunity for funders across the full range of public and private capital. We invite you to join us on our mission! Learn more about CMHI and how you can get involved here: https://lnkd.in/eSJP_xhv #InvestInMentalHealth #BrainHealth

International awareness days, like #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay, play a crucial role in raising awareness and garnering support for meaningful action. While these efforts support a common cause , the global view often differs from the priorities of national campaigners who work to develop grassroots campaigns tailored to address local needs. ?? Join us for our upcoming webinar, where we’ll dig deeper into the planning and strategic importance of events such as the World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day and cover strategies needed to effectively leverage the momentum created around awareness days and amplify the impact and reach of local initiatives and campaigns. ?? Register now to secure your spot: ?? https://lnkd.in/dYbhi3we Rory O'Connor Joy Muhia Tsuyoshi Akiyama World Federation for Mental Health Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN) International Association for Suicide Prevention