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Local councils championing mental health in 2025

Centre for Mental Health

As we enter the second quarter of the 21 st century, its worth reflecting on what a challenging period this has been for mental health and local government. We provide Network members with free resources (like our guide to conducting an effective mental health needs assessment ) and other training and networking opportunities.

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Reimagining Crisis Support: A Conversation with Tina Minkowitz

Mad in America

Peruvian reform is especially good regarding legal capacity, but it has not included the issue of healthcare and it has not addressed the short-term involuntary measures in the mental health system that are still in place.

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College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) - Untitled Article

College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL)

“ The importance of aligning agendas and working together across sectors cannot be understated if we are to make real changes to our mental health and substance use care system. The systemic transformation we are embarking on will take a new kind of leader – prepared to innovate, transform and lead us into the future.

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New WHO Guidance Calls for Paradigm Shift in Mental Health Policy

Mad in America

O n March 25, the World Health Organization published a 44-page document, Guidance on Mental Health Policy and Strategic Action Plans , that reflects the ongoing work of global activists who have fought for a paradigm shift in mental health. This is not just another event. Its a call to action.