{"id":811,"date":"2024-05-22T10:29:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fpce.up.pt\/resil-sc-ience\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:36:42","slug":"worth-a-look","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fpce.up.pt\/resil-sc-ience\/en\/worth-a-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Worth a look"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Because this project also aims to contribute to the recognition of excellent work done in the field of mental health and human rights, in this section, we will (moderately because time is a precious place) disclose some examples of excellence in work done in the field of science, arts, and public policies.<\/p>\n

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January, 2026<\/strong><\/p>

In a time of underfunding and discrediting of United Nations organizations, it is more important than ever to remember the WHO\u2019s role in monitoring and defending human rights. We therefore take this opportunity to publicize the latest WHO Atlas<\/strong><\/a> on mental health, calling for critical reading and deep reflection on the United Nations\u2019 role in achieving a more just and brighter future for the world.<\/p>

We therefore invite you to read part of the preface written by D\u00e9vora Kestel (Director of the Department of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, WHO), which highlights the political dimension of global and solidarity-based investment in mental health.<\/p>

\u201cBut data alone are not enough. Data must drive investment and action. The 2024 Atlas shows that, while awareness of mental health is growing, political and financial commitments have not kept pace. Underfunding, workforce shortages and service gaps persist, especially in low-resource settings. Alarmingly, the response rates from certain areas tended to decrease, indicating the urgency of improving data systems, digital health records and disaggregated reporting. Despite these challenges, there are signs of progress: more countries are adopting mental health policies aligned with human rights standards. Integration into primary care is advancing. Community-based approaches and emergency preparedness are gaining traction. But this momentum must be matched by sustained financing, strong leadership and effective implementation. WHO remains committed to supporting countries through technical guidance, capacity-building, advocacy and partnership, with a view to closing treatment gaps, protecting the dignity and rights of individuals and integrating mental health into universal health coverage and broader development efforts. The Atlas is central to this effort: empowering decision-makers, informing policy and driving accountability. I urge all governments, partners and stakeholders to use the findings of this report to accelerate progress. Together, we can transform the future of mental health, through data, through action and, above all, through our shared commitment to dignity, equity and inclusion<\/em>“.<\/p>

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December, 2025<\/strong><\/p>

This month, we highlight the Mad in Portugal project \u2014 a<\/span>n independent mental health initiative with\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0keen focus on the Portuguese context, while\u00a0a<\/span>lso collaborating with the international Mad in\u00a0A<\/span>merica Global network, which is\u00a0a<\/span>ctive in over 14 countries. Its mission centers on promoting critical reflection, scientific dissemination,\u00a0a<\/span>nd the sharing of experiential knowledge in the field of mental health. The project is\u00a0a<\/span>imed\u00a0a<\/span>t health professionals, users of psychiatry\u00a0a<\/span>nd mental health services, individuals with psychiatric diagnoses, families, caregivers, managers, policymakers, media professionals,\u00a0a<\/span>nd the general public. Visit:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/madinportugal.org\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0“I find myself caught in the\u00a0a<\/span>ct of constant worry\u00a0a<\/span>nd sleepless nights\u00a0a<\/span>bout my children\u2019s fate\u00a0a<\/span>nd their future. I have two children. I\u2019m\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0single mother since their father passed\u00a0a<\/span>way two years\u00a0a<\/span>go. My days often feel like\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0relentless battle to ensure that there\u2019s enough food on our table. Most of\u00a0a<\/span>ll, I worry\u00a0a<\/span>bout what could happen if something were to happen to me,\u00a0a<\/span>s they don\u2019t have\u00a0a<\/span>nyone else to rely on. This constant struggle weighs heavily on my heart, casting\u00a0a<\/span>\u00a0shadow of sadness<\/em> \u2014 \u120d\u1264\u1295 \u1325\u120b\u1238\u1275 \u12eb\u1208\u1265\u1230\u12cb\u120d (P005-28-year-old female participant).”<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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