University of Melbourne Launches Observatory on Mental Health Systems

OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire Industry Newsmakers On February 6, 2009, the University of Melbourne launched the Observatory on Mental Health Systems (IOMHS). The observatory will develop mental health research, monitoring, and evaluation programs at the national and district level. It is led by University of Melbourne Associate Professor Harry Minas. The observatory will rely on the establishment of strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Ministries of Health, university research groups, local and international non-governmental organizations, professional associations, and mental health practitioners. The observatory work will officially start in Asia and the Pacific region where Dr. Minas and . . .