Ben Weobong

New in @SleepJournal with an incredible team spanning sleep science, economics, psychology, pediatrics, and global health: @keltonminor @AricPrather @AylwardBreanne @JoshuaWortzelMD @Gboaten2015 @BWeobong @jodimindell @sjcrowle @Sherilee_H @SleepProf and + across 4 continents

Strong leadership shown at the @UN General Assembly as Member States adopted the Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health. By setting bold targets to #BeatNCDs—such as cancer, diabetes, and heart and lung diseases—and to promote mental health by 2030, countries reaffirmed their commitment to protecting people’s health from the world’s deadliest and most prevalent conditions. The declaration commits to helping hundreds of millions more people reduce tobacco use, control hypertension, and access mental health care, through stronger policies, expanded primary health care, affordable services, and better surveillance. Only by working together can we change the trajectory of NCDs and mental health—and deliver health, well-being, and opportunity for all. Read the news release who.int/news/item/16-1…

@YUGlobalHealth Profs @BWeobong and @Gboaten2015 will lead the $5.5M HEATSCAPE-Africa project, funded by @wellcometrust, to study how climate-related heat impacts sleep and mental health across Africa yorku.ca/news/2025/10/0…

Recent European heatwaves claimed thousands of lives—65% driven by human-induced climate change. Yet only 22% of heat-health plans include mental health. In our latest blog by Daniel Teklemariam, we explore why this must change. #MentalHealthMatters #ClimateAdaptation

"Why is the term “health security” used when perhaps simply saying “public health” would do?" Please read our new essay — led by @Sydney_Uni PhD researcher @DAkhavein — asking a question we should all ask whenever we say "health security": Why is ‘public health’ not enough?

Government extends NHIS benefits to cover four mental health conditions: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia. Starting November 1, 2024, this new coverage ensures greater access to vital mental health services for all. @NHIS_Ghana @JoyNewsOnTV @Channel1TVGHA