Presentation Information
[SY-50-04]Global Mental Health Promotion and Community Mental Health Framework in Hong Kong
*DEBORAH WAN (Past President of World Federation for Mental Health(Hong Kong))
Keywords:
Global Advocacy on Mental well-being,World Mental Health Day,Policy formulation on Mental Health in Hong Kong
The much neglected aspect of Mental Health - prevention and promotion of menral well-being and the reduction of risks among the population in Hong Kong. On global aspect, I share my involvement with WFMH which connected me with colleagues & professionals, those with lived experience and care-fgivers. The significant project is World Mental Health Day on 10/10 which is held yearly since 1992. On advocacy aspect, I actively involved with the Global Alliance for Mental Health
Advocacy ever since 2018 which advocacy efforts are made through seminars and conferences. In Hong Kong, I share the formulation of Rehabilitation Programme Plan till the latest in 2020. Recently, a Policy Paper "Towards a Fit-for-Purpose Mental Health System" was formulated. There is no lack of polciy papers but there is a huge gap in implementation from prevention to treatment and rehabilitation. Despite of all these obstacles, there are possible solutions to overcome and to advocate for the mental well-being in Hong Kong.
Advocacy ever since 2018 which advocacy efforts are made through seminars and conferences. In Hong Kong, I share the formulation of Rehabilitation Programme Plan till the latest in 2020. Recently, a Policy Paper "Towards a Fit-for-Purpose Mental Health System" was formulated. There is no lack of polciy papers but there is a huge gap in implementation from prevention to treatment and rehabilitation. Despite of all these obstacles, there are possible solutions to overcome and to advocate for the mental well-being in Hong Kong.