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World Mental Health Report: Transforming Mental Health for All (World Health Organiza�on, 2022).
nance for mental health; provide comprehensi- "Mental health is cri�cally important to everyo-
ve, integrated mental health and social care ne, everywhere. All over the world, mental he-
services in community-based se�ngs; imple- alth needs are high but responses are insuffi-
ment strategies for promo�on and preven�on cient and inadequate. The World mental health
in mental health; and strengthen informa�on report: transforming mental health for all is de-
systems, evidence and research for mental he- signed to inspire and inform be�er mental he-
alth” (p. 10). More ideas for rela�ng the Ac�on alth for everyone everywhere. Drawing on the
Plan to the work of MHPs and vice versa are in latest evidence available, showcasing examples
the WHO Mental Health Newsle�ers (WHO, of good prac�ce from around the world, and
nd). voicing people’s lived experience, it highlights
why and where change is most needed and
Update 2025: The Comprehensive Mental He- how it can best be achieved. It calls on all stake-
alth Ac�on Plan 2013-2030 (WHO, 2021) holders to work together to deepen the value
“builds upon its predecessor and sets out clear and commitment given to mental health, res-
ac�ons for Member States, the WHO Secretari- hape the environments that influence mental
at and interna�onal, regional and na�onal part- health, and strengthen the systems that care
ners to promote mental health and well-being for mental health" (WHO, 2022). See the sum-
for all, to prevent mental health condi�ons for mary informa�on on pages ix-xx and the up-
those at-risk and to achieve universal coverage date of the data chapter (WHO 2025d).
for mental health services. While the updated
ac�on plan includes new and updated indica- The WHO Mental Health Atlas 2024 (WHO,
tors and implementa�on op�ons, the original 2025a) is a cri�cal instrument to hold govern-
four major objec�ves remain unchanged: more ments accountable and accelerate change. Shi-
effec�ve leadership and governance for mental ning a spotlight on the state of mental health
health; the provision of comprehensive, inte- systems worldwide makes it clear where pro-
grated mental health and social care services in gress is lagging and where urgent ac�on is nee-
community-based se�ngs; implementa�on of ded. The Atlas gives advocates, policymakers,
strategies for promo�on and preven�on; and and communi�es the evidence they need to
strengthened informa�on systems, evidence demand more substan�al investments, fairer
and research” (WHO 2021). See the summary access, and more humane policies.”
informa�on on pages 1-5.
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