Resources

This briefing paper provides a summary of the (emerging) body of evidence on two topics: the impact of Covid-19 on peoples’ mental health and wellbeing; and, conversely, the projected impact of mental health on the efficacy of Covid-19 prevention, treatment and control measures.

These resources are outputs from the Global ministerial Mental Health Summit that took place between the 9th and 10th of October in London. While the recommendations are for ministers, the declarations summarise the commitments that were made during the landmark event.

The action plan recognizes the essential role of mental health in achieving health for all people. It is based on a life-course approach, aims to achieve equity through universal health coverage and stresses the importance of prevention.

This resource was developed by members of the World Federation for Mental Health, Mental Health Innovation Network and NCD Alliance to support advocacy by global health advocates seeking integration of Mental Health into policy, processes and actions to prevent and control NCDs.

How six innovators left their mark on mental health policy in low- and middle-income countries.

Authored by Seth Mnookin (MIT), this report is a product of almost two years of activities of a Working group chaired by Arthur Kleinman (Harvard University Asia Centre). This report was first presented during the keynote panel of a World Bank Group/ World Health Organization high-level meeting on making mental health a global development priority.

Explanation of how mental health care can be improved, and the coverage of services expanded to the greater population in India

Delaney Ruston's journey to uncover mental health stories in India, Africa, China, France and the United States.