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Sixth World Conference on the Promotion on Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders 30.4.2010

Call for Abstracts deadline: April 30, 2010

Early Bird Registration deadline: May 31, 2010

This conference will address the mental health of millions of people, in both rich and poor countries, and its importance for overall well-being. It offers a unique opportunity for researchers, public health practitioners, activists, educators, law enforcement personnel and others to come together to share findings, ideas and innovations.

• This year’s theme explores research, theory, and practice on the following topics:
• 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

The conference is organized by Clifford Beers Foundation, the World Federation for Mental Health, The Carter Center, and Education Development Center, Inc.

Co-sponsors are the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization.

Funding and support are provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

More information: Eija Stengård, THL, eija.stengard@thl.fi