Interested in working for World Health Organization (WHO)? #MentalHealth colleagues World Health Organization (WHO)_Europe are hiring a Technical Officer (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support #MHPSS ). For details see here:
careers.who.int/careersection/…
MH InnovationNetwork, MHPSS Network The MHPSS Collaborative Fahmy Hanna Cassie Redlich

WHO is working with countries & partners to ensure people with Down syndrome can:

✅access quality, affordable health care services
✅participate in their care and make decisions about their health
✅live free from harmful stereotypes, stigma & discrimination…

And not just for children… adults with Down syndrome are at increased risk of developing #dementia . We need person-centred inclusive services that address individual needs and promote brain function across the life. #brainhealth for all. who.int/publications/i…

Over 80% of the burden and health loss from neurological conditions occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Access to care, treatment and rehabilitation remains limited.
More must be done to boost research & scale up access to quality services bit.ly/3VhxQnq

🆕 Neurological conditions, which affect the brain and nervous system, are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide.

More than 3 billion people live with a neurological condition.
Stroke, neonatal brain injury, migraine, dementia, and epilepsy are among the…

This infographic sums it up nicely:
- leading cause of DALYs
- leading cause of YLLs
- #stroke , neonatal encephalopathy, #migraine , #dementia & diabetic neuropathy among the top contributors
- >80% of burden in LMICs
- urgent concerted actions needed
thelancet.com/infographics-d…

🚩WHO is setting up a Technical Advisory Group on Social Connection and seeking expressions of interest from scientists, academics, policy-makers, practitioners, and communications and advocacy specialists. For more information see below. 👇 pls share 🙏
who.int/news-room/arti…

Help us identify services that are people-centered, operate without coercion, and promote autonomy, inclusion in the community, and the involvement of people with lived experience at all levels of decision-making. Submissions are open until 31 Oct 23. 👇tinyurl.com/uh5h7jr5.

There is still time to nominate people-centered #dementia services that operate without coercion, respond to people's needs, promote autonomy, inclusion and engagement. Deadline 31 October. For more info see thread below and complete survey below: nottingham.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/dementia-servi…

There are nearly 10 million new cases of dementia every year.
By the end of this decade, 78 million people will be living with #dementia .
But dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing bit.ly/3PrCH0X

#WorldAlzheimersDay

There are many ways to reduce your risk of developing #dementia :
🏃‍♂️ Exercise
🚭 Don’t smoke
🍺 Avoid harmful alcohol use
⚖️ Manage your weight
🍐 Eat a healthy diet
🧠 Keep your mind active
✅ Ensure your blood pressure, cholesterol & blood sugar levels are optimal.…

Dementia affects memory, other cognitive functions, and the ability to perform everyday tasks.

🧠 Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, causing 60-70% of all cases.

This #WorldAlzheimersDay learn more about dementia and how you can reduce the risks…