Antigua and Barbuda Drafts Landmark Mental Health Resolution for UN Consideration
Antigua and Barbuda is advancing a regional mental health initiative with ambitions to reach the United Nations. Prime Minister Gaston Browne disclosed this development on Saturday during an interview on Pointe FM, detailing a draft resolution aimed at addressing mental health stigmatization and improving regional mental healthcare.
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Prime Minister Browne highlighted the collaboration with Jamaican Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, to advance mental health policies across the Caribbean. This initiative, which gained momentum during CARICOM discussions, now seeks a broader platform through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the UN.
The draft resolution, intended to enhance mental health support, will be shared with UN officials in the coming week for consultation. Prime Minister Browne indicated that both WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa have expressed support for the proposal.
“Mental health remains an urgent issue affecting people globally, with significant stigma still surrounding it,” Browne stated. “This initiative aims to de-stigmatize mental health, encouraging people to recognize it as a serious issue that impacts four in every ten individuals.”
Beyond international advocacy, Antigua and Barbuda is also committed to reforms at home. Plans include introducing modern mental health legislation and constructing a comprehensive mental healthcare facility focused on holistic care.
This new center, with a name that reflects an inclusive approach, aims to destigmatize mental health services and provide more accessible, compassionate care.
If the UN adopts the resolution, it could be a pivotal step toward reshaping global mental health policies and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health disorders.
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