Why is Mental Health relevant in the SDGs? |
We can make impact by considering mental health within the full range of policies and programmes. In the new global consensus on development priorities, health is increasingly seen as an essential component of overall sustainable development, and as a positive outcome of successful achievement of human rights, social, and environmental targets. Similarly, mental health is essential for sustainable human development.
Addressing mental health is an essential step in addressing key development issues such as social inclusion and equity, universal health coverage, a holistic and life-course approach to health, access to justice and human rights, and sustainable economic development. |
There has also been a lack of understanding of its links with other serious global problems and how the failure to tackle depression undermines the fundamental human rights of hundreds of millions of people. (...) Too often and in too many societies, those with mental health problems face discrimination and isolation."
Kofi Annan (read the full speech here) |
Democratising Mental Health
Persons living with mental and substance abuse problems, and their families are often stigmatised by societies. This short documentary is from a patient perspective in Nepal. |
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