Creativity in Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health
The 2025 Global Health Conference will explore the growing impact of global events — such as conflict, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic — on mental health disparities worldwide. These stressors have exacerbated existing inequalities and worsened mental health conditions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where access to mental health services is already severely limited.
The conference will examine the effects of these stressors and highlight innovative approaches that are transforming mental health care. Vulnerable populations continue to bear the brunt of mental illness, while global treatment coverage remains alarmingly low. The mental health impact of recent global events, including the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and environmental changes, is expected to persist, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated psychosocial care and support.
Despite the high prevalence of mental health conditions globally, access to adequate treatment remains inequitable, varying widely across regions and populations. Socially disadvantaged groups are disproportionately affected by these disparities, highlighting the critical need for systemic change and inclusive mental health care solutions.