PolicyJun 30, 2025
From Taboo to Awareness: The Need for Mental Health Insurance in India
As per a World Health Organization (WHO) report 15% of adults in India suffer from various mental health disorders ranging from ...
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PolicyMay 24, 2025
African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the…
PolicyMay 19, 2025
WHO’s strategic engagement with philanthropies: advancing global health and resilient health systems
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity. From vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness to primary health care, the contributions…
PolicyMay 19, 2025
Belgian Health Minister eyes WHO support on mental health policies
As European Mental Health Week draws to a close, Belgium is advocating for stronger EU coordination to protect youth mental ...
PolicyMay 2, 2025
Mental Health Insurance Searches Up by 41% in 2025
Mumbai: With stress escalating among Indians, there has been a 41 per cent rise in mental health insurance searches in 2025 ...
PolicyApr 14, 2025
Critics say GOP Medicaid cuts could slash fentanyl addiction treatment
As Republican lawmakers search for deep spending cuts, a growing number of critics fear a roll-back of Medicaid dollars spent ...
PolicyApr 10, 2025
Worldwide rally for maternal and newborn health marks World Health Day 2025
On the occasion of the World Health Day 2025 dedicated to the theme of Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures, over 100 global WHO offices have organized wide-ranging public advocacy actions in collaboration with Member…
PolicyApr 7, 2025
The mental health policies of Labor and the Coalition explained
Australia is at the pointy end of a mental health crisis. Psychological stress is mounting, particularly among younger Australians.
PolicyApr 7, 2025
Mental Health Insurance: Key things policyholders should know
In India, mental health coverage in health insurance plans has been a long-awaited reform. According to data, over 60 million ...
PolicyApr 6, 2025
A paradigm shift in mental health policy
On March 24, the Supreme Court of India formed a National Task Force to prevent the increasing deaths by suicide of students on ...
PolicyApr 2, 2025
San Francisco ties clean needle distribution for drug users to treatment, counseling
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who won election in November on the pledge to crack down on the city’s ...
PolicyApr 1, 2025
Strengthening public health across Lebanon with EIB Global
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), met at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg and signed…
PolicyMar 21, 2025
All About Fiscal Policy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Examples
Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his ...
PolicyMar 11, 2025
Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration
In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boost their collaboration on universal health coverage, health-systems strengthening and…
PolicyMar 7, 2025
WHO and Switzerland cement cooperation until 2028
WHO and Switzerland have announced the renewal of their cooperation strategy for the period 2024-2028. In 2013, Switzerland became the first high-income country in the WHO European Region to pilot a cooperation strategy…
PolicyMar 6, 2025
WHO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign agreements in support of health priorities
The Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2025 was a significant event that underscored the continued partnership between WHO and KSrelief, as well as with other international partners to address critical humanitarian…
PolicyFeb 28, 2025
Mental Health and Coping Strategies in University Students
The transition into higher education often coincides with significant academic, social and personal challenges that can undermine ...
PolicyFeb 27, 2025
2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals
The $2 million in new funding is part of a $4 million commitment from Teva, launched in 2022, to expand access to critical mental ...
PolicyFeb 19, 2025
How to add Group Policy Editor to Windows 11 Home Edition
Since this was an advanced feature, Microsoft didn’t include it in the Home & Starter editions of Windows. But there might be ...
PolicyFeb 15, 2025
National Insitutes of Health funding cuts by Trump administration benefit no one | Opinion
The Trump Administration cut indirect funding to institutions supporting health research grants, impacting the state economy and ...
PolicyFeb 4, 2025
Opinion Politicians, please put mental health policy at the heart of this new government
Ireland’s current mental health policy, ‘Sharing the Vision, A Mental Health Policy For Everyone’, recognises and sets a clear path to reframe mental health services. It includes actions to change ...
PolicyJan 21, 2025
WHO comments on United States’ announcement of intent to withdraw
The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organization.
PolicyJan 6, 2025
Mental Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
Mental health coverage in insurance includes conditions like depression and schizophrenia but varies by insurer Policies often ...
PolicyDec 30, 2024
FE Mental Health Series | Can insurance help cover mental health treatment costs in India?
In India, the cost of care and treatment associated with mental illnesses is extremely high. As per the Global Burden of Disease ...
PolicyDec 23, 2024
Luxembourg and WHO sign two strategic agreements
A Strategic Partnership Framework (SPF) with the Ministry of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs and multiyear agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Safety was signed on 20 December 2024. By…
PolicyDec 19, 2024
We Can't Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis Without Including Young People
In this op-ed, Saanvi Arora, founder and executive director of The Youth Power Project, explores the need for youth-centered ...
PolicyDec 19, 2024
Erick Vertein lost his home when an insurer declined his mental health leave request, for one reason
Notably, insurance coverage for physical ailments has expanded steadily, while coverage for mental health issues remains out of step with advances in understanding its causes, impacts and treatment.
PolicyNov 25, 2024
Private Health Insurance And Mental Health
The benefits of private health insurance are generally associated with the diagnosis and treatment of physical issues – from ...
PolicyOct 31, 2024
G20 health ministers rally support for WHO’s Investment Round
Ministers of Health expressed their support for WHO's Investment Round during a G20 meeting chaired by Brazil held today in Rio de Janeiro.
PolicyOct 31, 2024
Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Access to Help
One of the most disturbing outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an exacerbation of mental health problems among children ...