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COVID-19: Mental Illness, a “Parallel Pandemic”
WEB28/01/2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a “parallel epidemic” of deteriorating mental health, especially among young people. The World Health Organization (WHO) is establishing a new mental health coalition to help states address this problem. “Mental illness is taking its toll, both on those who were already at risk, as well as
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COVID-19: What is the Omicron variant
WEB3 min. 30/11/2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus, reported on November 24 in South Africa, to be “of concern,” stating that the likelihood of further global spread of this variant is “very high” due to its many mutations. Although “ no Omicron-related deaths
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Video Games and Mental Health: A Surprising Ally
WEBFurthermore, European gamers credited their gaming experiences with boosting creativity (73%), refining problem-solving skills (66%), and enhancing cognitive functions (68%). As the conversation around mental health amplifies globally, these results underscore the potential for video games to be harnessed as positive contributors to …
Climate change: its impacts on mental health
WEBClimate change not only impacts the balance of nature surrounding us, it also has a major impact on our mental health. Yet governments only allocate around 2% of their health budgets to mental health, a number that will need to increase as climate change intensifies, says Dr. Sanae Okamoto, researcher at the UN University in Maastricht, UNU
Healthcare heroes: how the UK’s health workers are adapting
WEBSince its inception in 1948, the UK’s National Health Service has become one of Britain’s most enviable institutions. In the current crisis, healthcare workers in the UK and Ireland have been rightly heralded as national heroes, and morale in the UK was buoyed once again by the Clap for our Carers on 2 April.
United Nations e-Learning courses: sharpen your skills
WEBSharpen your skills with UN e-learning courses. In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, when over half of the world’s population was in lockdown and people were encouraged to use the time to self-study and learn new skills, we’ve maintained an overview of e-Learning tools and online courses offered by the United Nations System
3rd edition: Health for All Film Festival
WEBDeadline: 30 January 2022. For the third Health for All Film Festival which is to be held in 2022, the World Health Organization is inviting independent filmmakers, production companies, public health institutions, NGOs, communities, students, and film schools from around the world to submit their original short films from 28 October 2021 to 30
WHO Comprehensive Abortion Care Tool
WEBHealthcare workers have the right to access the most up-to-date evidence-based information, to help them provide comprehensive abortion care.In recognition of this, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Special Programme of Research in Human Reproduction launched a new “digital decision support tool” or app, available on …
Yoga’s growing importance to post-COVID-19 wellbeing
WEBYoga can be a powerful tool to deal with the lockdown’s uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being. During lockdown and in its aftermath, an increasing number of practitioners have turned to online yoga classes to regain balance and strength. It shows the growing importance of yoga to post-COVID-19 wellbeing.
HealthBuddy+ Mobile App
WEBWHO/Europe and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO) have rolled out the latest enhancement to a multi-featured information platform, designed to protect people and communities across the Region during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The HealthBuddy+ mobile app is …
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
WEBThe 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, the SDGs are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the environment. They recognize that
Concerns raised over threat of COVID-19 to mental health in Europe
WEBConcerns are raised over the threat of COVID-19 to mental health in Europe. 5 min. 05/05/2020. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, levels of stress and anxiety have risen substantially. Unsurprisingly, the devastating loss of life due to COVID-19 has created profound grief and fear within communities. Compounding this sense of fear and
Norway’s ongoing journey to optimize breastfeeding support
WEBNorway’s ongoing journey to optimize breastfeeding support. 03/08/2023. Mothers in Norway are entitled to a 1-hour paid break for breastfeeding per day. Photo: Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash. World Breastfeeding Week 1 to 7 August. The rates of breastfeeding in the WHO European Region are the lowest in the world.
Oceans in danger: the threats they face
WEBClimate change and human activities are causing the health of oceans to decline at an alarming rate. From the acidification of waters to pollution, oceans are faced with a multitude of threats which endanger both nature and humans. From June 27 to July 1, the international community will gather for the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3) United Nations Western …
WEBGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development. Currently, the world is facing a global health crisis unlike any other — COVID-19 is spreading human suffering, destabilizing the global economy and upending the lives of
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6) United Nations Western …
WEBTargets. 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations. 6.3 By 2030, improve water quality
5th call for short films by the Health for All Film Festival
WEB5 th call opens from 1 November 2023 until 31 January 2024.. The fifth Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) official selection of about 90 short films will be presented to the public in April 2024 via the WHO YouTube channel and WHO Health for All Film Festival homepage.Winners from this selection will be announced by mid-May 2024.
COVID-19: WHO presents 2023 outlook
WEBCOVID-19: WHO presents 2023 outlook. 2 min. 06/01/2023. Three years since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the number of infections increase in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reviewed the past year and discussed the outlook for 2023. Concerns as pandemic resumes in China.
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