About WMHA
The World Mental Healthcare Association (WMHA) is a professional association committed to advancing mental healthcare through advocacy, education, research, ethical practice, and professional collaboration.
WMHA brings together mental health professionals, researchers, educators, healthcare providers, institutions, and students to strengthen the mental health ecosystem and support the development of responsible, evidence-informed, and high-quality mental healthcare.
As a non-profit professional body, WMHA serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, professional engagement, leadership development, and collective action on issues affecting mental health and wellbeing.
Why WMHA Exists
Mental healthcare continues to face challenges including limited professional representation, gaps in collaboration, inconsistent standards, and the need for stronger advocacy and knowledge sharing.
WMHA was established to create a structured professional community that supports practitioners, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, promotes ethical and evidence-based practice, and contributes to the advancement of mental healthcare systems.
What We Do
WMHA works across five key areas:
- Professional Community & Membership
- Education & Career Development
- Research & Publications
- Advocacy & Professional Standards
- Awards & Accreditation
Through these initiatives, WMHA supports professional growth, encourages collaboration, promotes best practices, and contributes to the advancement of mental healthcare.
Who We Serve
WMHA serves:
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Counsellors and Therapists
- Social Workers
- Mental Health Researchers
- Allied Healthcare Professionals
- Students and Early-Career Practitioners
- Institutions and Organisations working in mental healthcare
Our Commitment
WMHA is committed to ethical governance, professional integrity, evidence-informed practice, inclusivity, and responsible engagement. Through collaboration and collective expertise, the association works to strengthen mental healthcare and support better outcomes for individuals, communities, and society.