Mental Health Advocacy in Action

Mental health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and strengthening approaches

12 October 2026 | News

Mentor Arabia participated in the webinar “Mental Health Advocacy in Action,” co-hosted by the WONCA Working Party on Mental Health and the Global Mental Health Action Network’s Universal Health Coverage Working Group.

The webinar explored mental health advocacy across different contexts, from grassroots and lived-experience advocacy to systems- and policy-level engagement. Speakers shared perspectives from different countries and professional backgrounds, highlighting the importance of translating lived experiences, research, and community needs into meaningful advocacy and policy action.

The discussion also highlighted the role of collaboration and strategic engagement in advancing mental health within broader health and development agendas.

Mentor Arabia’s participation reflects its continued interest in mental health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and strengthening approaches that contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people.