A conversation about the importance of empathy and community-based solutions to mental health challenges, including grief and digital wellbeing in the context of COVID-19 and beyond
Equitable access to mental health care and support remain a challenge for many people around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified and exacerbated existing inequities and injustices, especially amongst marginalized individuals and communities. People are experiencing loss in various ways; losing loved ones, a sense of normalcy, jobs, opportunities, and abilities. While technology is being used to support online education and as a way for individuals to connect with family, friends, and colleagues in light of social distancing, it is also negatively impacting people’s mental, physical, and social health and wellbeing. In the face of these challenges, mental health champions, advocates and leaders across generations, cultures, and disciplines are developing and implementing innovative initiatives to support their communities.
Date: 12 October 2020
Time: 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Speakers:
Charles-Antoine Barbeau MeunierFounder and president of Bien-être numériqueMD/PhD candidate at Sherbrooke’s University in Quebec
Ian Soh
Founder of MoreViralThanTheVirus
Medical student studying at St George’s, University of London
Jihad Bnimoussa
Psychologist and CEO of Inspirecorp
Christopher Bailey
Arts and Health Lead at the World Health Organization
Marva Langevine
Founder of Guyana Golden Lives Organization
Moderator:
Bushra EbadiYouth Adviser and Executive Committee Member at the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and Youth Ambassador (North America and Europe) for the MIL Alliance (GAPMIL)
Webinar recording
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