The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.
The webinars provide practical solutions to the challenging issues we are all grappling with. Participants are encouraged to join from around the world, including those with lived experience of mental health and of COVID-19.
The format is short remarks by up to 4 panellists followed by a Q&A chaired by Niall Boyce, Editor of The Lancet Psychiatry. Questions can be submitted in advance by email.
This session will focus on: Mental Health and Poverty Alleviation
Speakers will include:
Mawuena Agbonyitor, PIH Sierra Leone
Liron David, ENOSH Israel National Mental Health Association
Kaaren Mathias, Project Burans, India
Dr Fizza Yasmeen, BasicNeeds Pakistan
Daniel Vigo, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard University
Register for the free webinar here. Please make sure you select the correct date in the registration form.
Any questions please contact: COVID19seminars@unitedgmh.org.
The sessions are recorded, and summary notes produced.
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