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¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el 4º Foro Mundial de Defensa de la Salud Mental!

El Foro Mundial de Defensa de la Salud Mental 2026 es el cuarto evento anual organizado por la Red Mundial de Acción en Salud Mental (la Red de Acción). Es la reunión más grande e inclusiva de defensores y actores de la sociedad civil centrados en políticas de salud mental. Durante tres días, conoceremos el increíble trabajo que se realiza en las comunidades locales, a nivel nacional, regional y global para fortalecer nuestra defensa conjunta e influir en los esfuerzos para lograr una mejor salud mental para todos.

Esta es una oportunidad única para aprender de colegas, intercambiar experiencias y compartir las mejores prácticas para una incidencia política impactante. Nuestro Foro especial no es una conferencia tradicional; es una comunidad de creadores de cambio que se reúnen en 170 países de todo el mundo.

Asistente virtual ✦ Asistente autofinanciado ✦ Asistente patrocinado

¿Asistirás presencialmente o en línea? Independientemente de cómo asistas, la inscripción es completamente gratuita . La Red de Acción se compromete a reinventar el panorama global de la salud mental y a garantizar que ninguna voz quede excluida .

El plazo de solicitud de becas de viaje ya está cerrado. Se notificará a todos los solicitantes en octubre. Los candidatos no seleccionados se inscribirán como participantes virtuales, pero también tendrán la opción de solicitar una plaza autofinanciada.

¡La mayor convención mundial sobre salud mental se ha vuelto aún más grande ! Hemos cubierto oficialmente el 100% de nuestras plazas presenciales. Sin embargo, debido a la gran demanda , estamos abriendo más espacios para que los miembros nos acompañen en la ciudad de Iloilo para este evento emblemático. Como la inscripción es gratuita, quienes asistan con sus propios fondos solo tendrán que cubrir sus vuelos, alojamiento y manutención durante el viaje. Estimamos un costo de hotel de entre 3000 y 5000 PHP (50-90 USD) por noche .

Registro

Patrocinador
Oradores
Alab Mirasol Imagen del orador
Dhriti Agarwal Imagen del orador
Divya Sharma Imagen del orador
Dr Antonis Kousoulis Imagen del orador
Gary Belkin Imagen del orador
Ginger Ramirez Imagen del orador
Katherine Thomson Imagen del orador
Sarah Kline Imagen del orador

Why Iloilo City?

The Philippines has made incredible progress in mental health, from upgraded legislation, to leading digital innovations and significant government funding commitments. There’s so much we can learn from these achievements, as well as the country’s traditional and local approaches to power sharing, healing and community development. Iloilo City is the perfect place to showcase them.

Iloilo is a bold and meaningful choice. The city is known for its progressive approach to sustainability, climate action, and mental health education in schools. It is deeply rooted in history, with preserved heritage sites, and an exciting food scene that landed it the prestigious title of 'UNESCO City of Gastronomy' in 2023. We look forward to welcoming you to the Philippines' 'City of Love' next year! 

¿Por qué Iloilo City?

Filipinas ha logrado avances increíbles en salud mental, desde una legislación actualizada hasta innovaciones digitales de vanguardia y importantes compromisos de financiación gubernamental. Hay mucho que aprender de estos logros, así como de los enfoques tradicionales y locales del país para compartir el poder, la sanación y el desarrollo comunitario. La ciudad de Iloilo es el lugar perfecto para mostrarlos.

Iloilo es una decisión audaz y significativa. La ciudad es conocida por su enfoque progresista en sostenibilidad, acción climática y educación sobre salud mental en las escuelas. Tiene una profunda historia, con sitios patrimoniales preservados y una vibrante oferta gastronómica que le valió el prestigioso título de "Ciudad de la Gastronomía de la UNESCO" en 2023. ¡Esperamos darle la bienvenida a la "Ciudad del Amor" de Filipinas el próximo año!

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¿Qué es la Red de Acción?

La Red de Acción es una comunidad de defensores que impulsan el cambio. Con más de 8000 miembros de más de 170 países , reunimos experiencia y conocimiento de todo el mundo. Nuestros miembros trabajan en diversas áreas de la salud mental y tienen acceso a una amplia gama de recursos y perspectivas diversas . Ser miembro de la red te da la oportunidad de colaborar con colegas en campañas e iniciativas para impulsar nuestro objetivo común de mejorar la salud mental de todos. ¡La membresía es gratuita y está abierta a todos!

Agenda
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10:00
- 12:30

What happens when communities come together to support mental health? Guided by Keri: Care for Activists, this activity invites us to learn how Iloilo City's communities build strength and adapt to foster mental well-being. Participants will engage with local initiatives and individuals who have created resilient support systems, understanding grassroots approaches to mental health advocacy and community empowerment.

What happens when communities come together to support mental health? Guided by Keri: Care for Activists, this activity invites us to learn how Iloilo City's communities build strength and adapt to foster mental well-being. Participants will engage with local initiatives and individuals who have created resilient support systems, understanding grassroots approaches to mental health advocacy and community empowerment.

10:00
- 12:30
How does a city care for the mental health of its people? Alongside #MentalHealthPH, this visit invites us to learn about the public health strategies of Iloilo's Mental Health Department. Participants will gain insights into local mental health policies, how services are delivered, and the successes and challenges in providing accessible mental healthcare to the community in Iloilo.
How does a city care for the mental health of its people? Alongside #MentalHealthPH, this visit invites us to learn about the public health strategies of Iloilo's Mental Health Department. Participants will gain insights into local mental health policies, how services are delivered, and the successes and challenges in providing accessible mental healthcare to the community in Iloilo.
10:00
- 12:30
What happens to your brain when you walk down the street? In this activity, GMHAN’s Environment Working Group invites us to learn how beauty in the built environment serves as 'brain food'. Participants will walk around Iloilo's UNESCO Heritage Sites and learn the intertwined connection between walkability, urban planning, architectural features, landscaping and NCDs.
What happens to your brain when you walk down the street? In this activity, GMHAN’s Environment Working Group invites us to learn how beauty in the built environment serves as 'brain food'. Participants will walk around Iloilo's UNESCO Heritage Sites and learn the intertwined connection between walkability, urban planning, architectural features, landscaping and NCDs.
10:00
- 12:30
10:00
- 12:30
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9:00
- 9:30
  • Welcome from the Secretariat (5mins)
  • Opening remarks from Local Govt representative (15mins)
  • Objectives for the event: Leadership Group reps (10mins)
  • Welcome from the Secretariat (5mins)
  • Opening remarks from Local Govt representative (15mins)
  • Objectives for the event: Leadership Group reps (10mins)
9:30
- 10:30
Fireside conversation:
  • “My life in advocacy”, Emma Rawson Te-Patu, President, World Federation of Public Health Associations
  • Followed by discussion
Fireside conversation:
  • “My life in advocacy”, Emma Rawson Te-Patu, President, World Federation of Public Health Associations
  • Followed by discussion
10:30
- 11:15
Tea and coffee in the lobby
Tea and coffee in the lobby
11:15
- 12:30
  • Led by MentalHealthPH / local organisation 
  • Followed by (all-Filipino) panel discussion
  • Led by MentalHealthPH / local organisation 
  • Followed by (all-Filipino) panel discussion
12:30
- 13:45
13:45
- 14:00
14:00
- 15:00

“Looking back and looking forward beyond the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health”

A workshop with advocates from around the world, reflecting on the positioning of mental health and the priorities set at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, and how to work together for implementation and accountability.

 

“Looking back and looking forward beyond the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health”

A workshop with advocates from around the world, reflecting on the positioning of mental health and the priorities set at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, and how to work together for implementation and accountability.

 
15:15
- 16:15

“Mapping the Geography of Stigma”

This workshop offers a focused opportunity to contribute their voices and experiences to the Geography of Stigma initiative. By working in small groups and surfacing lived examples from diverse regions, we will generate insights that highlight both the shared and unique ways mental health stigma manifests across the world.


Facilitated by GMHAN Stigma and Discrimination Working Group, the advocacy messages and examples documented here will directly inform the development of the Geography of Stigma online portal and advocacy toolkit, ensuring these resources remain grounded in real-world experiences and responsive to cultural contexts.

“Mapping the Geography of Stigma”

This workshop offers a focused opportunity to contribute their voices and experiences to the Geography of Stigma initiative. By working in small groups and surfacing lived examples from diverse regions, we will generate insights that highlight both the shared and unique ways mental health stigma manifests across the world.


Facilitated by GMHAN Stigma and Discrimination Working Group, the advocacy messages and examples documented here will directly inform the development of the Geography of Stigma online portal and advocacy toolkit, ensuring these resources remain grounded in real-world experiences and responsive to cultural contexts.
16:15
- 17:00
04
9:00
- 9:45

Reflections from Day 1 (Secretariat)

Fireside conversation:

Devora Kestel, WHO: “My career in global health - how advocacy is driving change”

Reflections from Day 1 (Secretariat)

Fireside conversation:

Devora Kestel, WHO: “My career in global health - how advocacy is driving change”
9:45
- 10:30

“Influencing and being influenced”

Discussion with government representatives and advocates

(TBC: Philippines, Pakistan, Maldives, Slovenia / Thailand / Norway)

 

“Influencing and being influenced”

Discussion with government representatives and advocates

(TBC: Philippines, Pakistan, Maldives, Slovenia / Thailand / Norway)

 
11:00
- 12:30

“Don’t follow the money: Rebuilding mental health funding and power around people”

Financing mental health can often feel complex, political, and out of reach, even for tireless advocates striving for sustainable change and inclusion. Too often, funding priorities and programme designs are shaped by donor agendas or global frameworks rather than by the lived experiences of users and local needs. This panel discussion with international donors, mental health advocates and decision-makers, will reflect on the urgent need for alternative funding solutions and policy interventions to mitigate the growing mental health crisis at a time of international development funding cuts. Along with the attendees, we will co-produce advocacy strategies and plans for effective system change.

 

“Don’t follow the money: Rebuilding mental health funding and power around people”

Financing mental health can often feel complex, political, and out of reach, even for tireless advocates striving for sustainable change and inclusion. Too often, funding priorities and programme designs are shaped by donor agendas or global frameworks rather than by the lived experiences of users and local needs. This panel discussion with international donors, mental health advocates and decision-makers, will reflect on the urgent need for alternative funding solutions and policy interventions to mitigate the growing mental health crisis at a time of international development funding cuts. Along with the attendees, we will co-produce advocacy strategies and plans for effective system change.

 
12:30
- 13:45
13:45
- 14:15
14:15
- 15:00

“Reimagining Global Mental Health Through LGBTQI+ Lenses”

The LGBTQI+ Working Group invites you to an open discussion exploring how global mental health efforts can become more inclusive, evidence-informed, and responsive to the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ people. This interactive session will share emerging insights from across regions, highlighting the intersections between identity, stigma, and wellbeing. We'll provide space for collective reflection on what inclusive mental health systems could look like in practice and participants will be encouraged to consider how lessons from LGBTQI+ mental health can strengthen broader mental health policy, programming, and research.

 

“Reimagining Global Mental Health Through LGBTQI+ Lenses”

The LGBTQI+ Working Group invites you to an open discussion exploring how global mental health efforts can become more inclusive, evidence-informed, and responsive to the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ people. This interactive session will share emerging insights from across regions, highlighting the intersections between identity, stigma, and wellbeing. We'll provide space for collective reflection on what inclusive mental health systems could look like in practice and participants will be encouraged to consider how lessons from LGBTQI+ mental health can strengthen broader mental health policy, programming, and research.

 
15:00
- 15:15
15:15
- 16:00
From Youth Engagement to Youth-Leadership: barriers and opportunities for Mental Health Advocacy
Format: Interactive group activity + plenary reflection
From Youth Engagement to Youth-Leadership: barriers and opportunities for Mental Health Advocacy
Format: Interactive group activity + plenary reflection
16:00
- 16:45
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