Promoting mental health preparedness and response for public health emergencies - World
Promoting mental health preparedness and response for public health emergencies Format © Johannes Chinchilla / IFRC For the first time ever, the World Health Assembly (WHO) Executive Board discussed the importance of implementing MHPSS services and activities. They discussed the report on mental health preparedness and response for the COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergencies more broadly. This is a draft decision report that urges member states of WHO to take effective action toward developing and strengthening mental health services and psychosocial support. The Constitution of WHO ...