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Mental Health, Violence and Injuries

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The mission of the Mental Health, Violence and Injuries Programme is to support governments and their partners in developing and implementing strategies to prevent and mitigate the consequences of violence, injuries, and disabilities including blindness.


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Featured publications

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Violence, Injuries and Disability Biennial Report, 2006–2007 Manual for Estimating the Economic Costs of Injuries due to Interpersonal and
Self-directed Violence
Guidelines on the Provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less Resourced Settings
 

Mental Health, Violence and Injuries (MVI)

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    • Blindness and Deafness Prevention
    • Disabilities and Rehabilitation
    • Violence and Injury Prevention
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HIGHLIGHTS

10 Facts on Injuries and Violence

10 Facts on Mental Health

Q&A: What is mental health?

Q&A: How can the human rights of people with mental disorders be promoted and protected?


EVENTS

10th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion

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London, UK
21-24 September 2010


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