Five strategies for workforce development for mental health promotion

摘要

This paper will outline a concrete proposal for mental health promotion workforce development. My perspective is that of the International Union for Health Promotion and Education, of which I am President. The International Union for Health Promotion and Education, or IUHPE for short, is a global organisation of more than 2000 members from 90 countries. The IUHPE, which celebrated its 50th birthday last year, has the mission to improve the quality and effectiveness of health promotion, and to strive for the achievement of equity in health between and within countries. The IUHPE draws its strength and authority from the quality and commitment of its diverse membership, including government agencies, universities, non-governmental organisations, and individuals. Co-ordinated from its Headquarters in Paris, the IUHPE undertakes and publishes health promotion effectiveness reviews. It supports a family of three print journals and one online journal. It conducts global and regional health promotion conferences. It mounts and conducts advocacy campaigns. It carries out short courses, seminars and symposia for workforce development. It undertakes applied research and education projects in partnership with organisations such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and WHO. Information about the IUHPE and how to join is available at www.iuhpe.org and if you are not already a member, I urge you to join.