Why mental health care matters in a pandemic-scarred world
Governments and charities are committing billions of dollars to safekeep the world from future pandemics.
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Brian Mastroianni — US
- 9 min
Can digital solutions revolutionise mental health care?
The pandemic-induced lockdowns lent fresh energy to teleconsultations for mental health, as clinic visits became impossible.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 3 min
Empathy meets tech: Digital aid for teen suicide prevention
Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people in Hong Kong and Singapore. Digital screening tools might help.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
- 2 min
Mental health and the community: Cultural differences hold the key
The most effective population-wide approach to preventive mental health care is nuanced and tailored to the needs of diverse communities.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
- 8 min
Recovering from our collective trauma towards a more resilient future
Cases of depression and anxiety continue to skyrocket, as it is becoming clear that the pandemic will leave a legacy of poor mental health.
Teresa Tseng — the US & Sean Lybrand - Switzerland
- 5 min
Healthy minds for healthier hearts
Chronic illnesses often lead to poor mental health, and in the case of heart disease it can worsen the condition.
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.
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 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.
Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford - United States of America & Lesly Samara Vejar Renteria - Mexico
- 5 min
Obesity and mental health: Addressing stigma and misconceptions
Obesity is one of the most urgent global health challenges of the 21st century. Prevalence rates have reached pandemic proportions,...
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