Ask the expert: social determinants of mental health
Hear from Suntosh Pillay, a clinical psychologist based in Durban, South Africa.
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Suntosh Pillay — South Africa
- 1 min
Ask the expert: the role of policy in mental health
How policy workers can factor in social determinants in the provision of mental health services.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 2 min
Editor's Letter
From providing foresight to Re:solving our most pressing health issues Dear readers and health advocates, Over the past two years, we...
NCD Child — Canada
- 4 min
Robust data on youth mental health can better inform targeted intervention
There is very little data on the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people, especially minority groups like refugees.
Re:solve Global Health
- 1 min
The growing link between climate change and mental health
The consequences of climate change on mental health can be direct or indirect, short-term or long-term.
Garret Barnell — South Africa
- 1 min
Ask the expert: climate anxiety
The growing phenomenon of climate anxiety, how it presents itself, and who is affected by it.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Social media and mental wellbeing: Reducing the risk and using platforms for good
The unfettered world of social media can have a negative impact on mental health. Improving education can have a protective effect.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Mental health in the Caribbean: Promoting coping strategies with music during disasters
The Caribbean islands are prone to natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, which increases the risk of stress and anxiety.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Mental health and the missing link: Why we need experts trained in public mental health
Chronic underfunding and lingering stigma are significant barriers to preventive mental health care in low- and middle-income countries.
Derek Yach - US
- 5 min
Addressing the impact of multiple chronic conditions can improve health and reduce morbidity
Patients with two or more comorbidities are at greater risk of hospitalisation and death, and their numbers are considerable, as revealed...
Becky McCall — United Kingdom
- 7 min
The hidden heartache of long-term covid-19
Research is beginning to reveal the lasting impact of covid-19 on cardiovascular health–even among so-called ‘mild’ cases. There is...
Susanna Nelson — Australia
- 8 min
The brave new era of medical expertise fortified by machine learning
Straight out of science fiction, coming soon to clinics around the world is a new breed of healthcare providers – powered by artificial...
Laura López González — South Africa
- 7 min
Funding equality with a basic income grant
Basic income grants can do far more than expand access to food and healthcare. Here is how US$41 a month may help turn the tide against...
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
- 7 min
Sugar taxes: Searching for the sweet spot
Sugar taxes and food product labelling are increasingly in use to help people choose healthy and arrest the surge of non-communicable...
Zarina Geloo - Zambia & Angela Tufvesson - Hong Kong
- 6 min
How Africa heals as community-led mental health care makes inroads
Mental health conditions remain untreated in large parts of Africa. Community-led initiatives are bridging the gap by training lay...
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 3 min
Insights for Preventing Diabetes in Latin America
Better collaboration between all stakeholders is key to preventing and diagnosing diabetes in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in...
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 6 min
Freeing the World from Type 2 Diabetes
Despite significant advances and innovation in the care of diabetes in recent years, the number of cases continues to rise. There is a...
Eric Angula — Kenya & Anne Stake — United States of America
- 4 min
The Journey to Create a Cross-Sector Partnership for NCDs in Kenya
It started with the aim of enabling national and local health systems in Kenya to manage chronic diseases for all patients. The...
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 4 min
The Price of Prediabetes: A Growing Threat to Emerging Markets
The growing economic burden of diabetes globally, and its particular impact on emerging markets, has highlighted the importance of...
Hayley Jones — Australia
- 7 min
Using the Law to Combat NCDs
When implemented alongside other policies and public health initiatives, laws to reduce the risk factors for non-communicable diseases...
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