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StableHealthPolicyScienceReported 2020-10-07 00:42

WHO survey shows widespread disruption of mental health services during COVID-19

The WHO survey of 130 countries found that 93% of them have disrupted or halted critical mental health services due to the pandemic, while demand for mental health services is increasing.

Why it matters. Governments and organizations are facing the challenge of maintaining mental health services while dealing with increased demand and supply-side disruptions.

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Who and what it touches

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  • WWHO newsInstitution2020-10-07 00:42
    will be broadcast on **10 October from 16:00 to 19:00 CEST** on WHO’s YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn channels and website.
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  • WWHO newsInstitution2020-08-31 18:00
    To that end, WHO will continue to work with countries and to provide supportive tools to address the fallout from COVID-19. Given countries’ urgent demand for…
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