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Can digital solutions revolutionise mental health care?
The pandemic-induced lockdowns lent fresh energy to teleconsultations for mental health, as clinic visits became impossible.
Brian Mastroianni — US
9 min read


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
3 min read


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.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
2 min read


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.
Andrea Chipman — United Kingdom
8 min read


Caribbean youth ask their governments to do more for their mental wellbeing
Caribbean youth have set their governments an agenda for change in a region hobbled by inadequate mental health services.
Re:solve Global Health
4 min read


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.


Ask the expert: social determinants of mental health
Hear from Suntosh Pillay, a clinical psychologist based in Durban, South Africa.
Suntosh Pillay — South Africa
1 min read


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.
Suntosh Pillay — South Africa
1 min read


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.
NCD Child — Canada
4 min read

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.
Re:solve Global Health
1 min read


Ask the expert: climate anxiety
The growing phenomenon of climate anxiety, how it presents itself, and who is affected by it.
Garret Barnell — South Africa
1 min read


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 read


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 read


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.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
3 min read
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