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Issue No. 12 - October 2023
This newsletter issue provides highlights on how PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centres (CCs) are supporting PAHO/WHO on mental health. In this issue, we shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of CCs towards bolstering mental health initiatives globally, with a special mention of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2023.
In a time when mental health is progressively climbing the global agenda, PAHO CCs diligently augments PAHO/WHO's endeavors to navigate the nuanced challenges of mental health. This edition creates a space for discussing, exploring, and celebrating the different ways in which CCs underpin and amplify PAHO/WHO commitments and actions in the mental health domain, weaving tales of impact, innovative approaches, and steadfast commitment to addressing mental health disparities and fostering a world where mental well-being is accessible to all.
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Featured Videos
How are PAHO/WHO CCs in Chile Supporting Mental Health?
Dr. Olga Toro, Director, PAHO/WHO CC for Service Development, Training and Research in Mental Health
Dr. Toro details the significant technical contributions of Escuela de Salud Public at Universidad de Chile / Facultad de Medicina. She offers insights from her experience as a CC Director, shedding light on both the rewarding advantages and inherent challenges faced within the scope of mental health care in Chile.
How are PAHO/WHO CCs in Honduras Supporting Mental Health?
Dr. Marco Medina, Director, PAHO/WHO CC for Research and Community Intervention in Epilepsy
Dr. Medina unveils the significant initiatives and collaborations of his institution with PAHO/WHO. He elaborates on his unique perspective as a CC Director, emphasizing the pivotal healthcare challenges they've encountered and the innovative solutions they've developed.
How are PAHO/WHO CCs in the USA Supporting Mental Health?
Dr. Carlos Fayard, Director, PAHO/WHO CC for Training and Community Mental Health
Dr. Fayard sheds light on the technical contributions of Loma Linda University’s Department of Psychiatry to PAHO/WHO. He further shares insights on his personal experience as a CC Director, highlighting specific mental health knowledge gaps he and his team have addressed.
60-Second Stories
PAHO/WHO CC for Education and Service Development for People with Epilepsy
ACTIVIDAD: El CC ha contribuido con el desarrollo de capacidades del personal de OPS/OMS para la generación de contenidos en plataformas virtuales (redes sociales). Se destaca el curso regional de comunicación en salud y producción comunicativa digital con enfoques de género e interculturalidad, dirigido a comunicadores de estas organizaciones, y que contó con la asesoría de la Unidad de Equidad, Género y Diversidad Cultural de la sede.
IMPACTO: La iniciativa virtual tuvo un alcance regional que seguirá fortaleciendo el desarrollo de capacidades del personal de OPS/OMS en competencias para narrativas hipermedias, con énfasis en los gestores de nuestra cooperación técnica.
PAHO/WHO CC for Training and Community Mental Health
ACTIVITIES: The Department of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University, referred to as the “CC,” has carried out a significant activity through the active support of PAHO/WHO's training in Problem Management Plus (PM+). Developed by WHO, PM+ is a brief psychological intervention tailored for adults in distress due to adversity in their communities ...
IMPACT: With PAHO/WHO's support, Jamaica trained seven Master Trainers between November 2021 and January 2022. This led to the training of thirty-five supervisors, who further trained eighty-five providers by February 2023 ...
CC Institutions
There are six PAHO/WHO CCs focused on Mental Health. The CCs are aligned with two of PAHO’s Strategic Plan Outcomes. For a detailed list of the PAHO/WHO CCs by Outcomes, click here.
Read Previous Newsletters
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 11 (June 2023)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 10 (March 2023)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 9 (October 2022)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 8 (July 2022)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 7 (April 2022)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 6 (February 2022)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 5 (September 2021)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 4 (June 2021)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 3 (March 2021)
- PAHO/WHO CC Newsletter Issue 2 (December 2020)
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