6th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health
17 - 19 November 2010
Washington, DC
Mental health is a critical issue for governments, communities, and individuals around the world. This conference will address the pervasive and enduring inequalities that affect the mental health of millions of people, in both rich and poor countries.The conference focuses on five public health strategies to address imbalances and promote equity in mental health within five thematic areas, which are:
• Promoting mental health and community well-being
• Exploring social and economic connections to mental health
• Protecting human rights, preventing discrimination, and promoting diversity
• Preventing disorders
• Healing from adverse experiences and trauma
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