About
The NGO Committee on Mental Health is strongly committed to raising public consciousness regarding the importance of mental health as a priority issue; promoting psychosocial well-being, the improvement of mental health care services, advocacy and education in the prevention of mental illness, and advocating for all individuals to have the right to realize their full potential for optimal functioning, both physically and mentally.
The Committee works with the United Nations, and its specialized agencies, to ensure the inclusion of mental health issues within a broader context of concerns such as vulnerable populations, human rights, poverty, violence, the environment, peace, and well-being.
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Under the auspices of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organization (CONGO) in Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Committee on Mental Health engages in activities that promote, educate, facilitate and support actions in the international arena and within the scope of the United Nations interests and responsibilities.
“… promotion of psycho-social well-being… and advocacy and education…”
Our Mission
Our NGO committee is committed to promoting psycho-social well-being, improvement of mental health care services, and advocacy, and education in the prevention and treatment of mental illness.
Our Vision
Through works with the United Nations and its specialized agencies, our NGO committee's vision is to ensure the inclusion of mental health issues within a broader context of concerns such as vulnerable populations, human rights, poverty, violence, the environment, peace, and well-being.