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Covid19 – Mental health, recognising and supporting need

Covid19: WHO European Healthy Cities Network insights and experiences
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2020
Time: 11.30am – 1.00pm
Venue: Online via zoom

Context and Aim:

Living through the Covid19 pandemic, many people of all ages may have experienced new or elevated levels of stress or anxiety. Plans to identify and support people’s needs include, Department of Health’s recently launched Mental Health Action Plan, within it a Response Plan outlines key areas of intervention during the pandemic to help and support the population as a whole.

It is estimated, that over 110 million people in the WHO European Region are living with mental health conditions. This number is expected to rise substantially over the coming months and years following the Covid19 pandemic. In response WHO Europe will establish a mental health coalition to support system reforms and Covid19 recovery.

This seminar will share experiences of cities across WHO Europe as they recognise and cater for the needs of citizens.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8_viP_5gTmypJRB4k4CZtA