Development cooperation in the field of mental health

Project duration

September 2011 – October 2011

Donor

Association of Local Authorities in Lithuania

Project goal

To raise public awareness of the Lithuanian society on the importance of mental health in development cooperation.

Project results

500 information leaflets and 20 posters on mental health situation and needs in developing countries were elaborated and published. This information material was presented during to mental health specialists, service users and society members during the World Mental Health Day. Participants of the event organized for the World Mental Health Day (in total about 1000 individuals) were informed about the mental health situation in developing countries.