Global Emergencies and Mental Health Forum

This forum will bring together humanitarian, development, and health experts from France and the US to discuss the present state of mental health and psychosocial care within the framework of relief and development programming.

As the humanitarian aid community addresses today’s global crises, mental health is an important, yet often overlooked need that is relevant in all phases of emergency and development interventions. Placing particular importance on disaster preparedness, building capacity, social reconstruction, and aid worker mental health and wellness, this forum will provide an opportunity to discuss current best practices, obstacles, and solution-driven, culturally sensitive approaches as it enhances public awareness of mental health issues and care in emergencies.

Panelists include representatives from Doctors Without Borders, the CDC, The Carter Center, and Groupe U.R.D.

Presented as part of France-Atlanta 2016, this event is co-organized by the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and Emory University’s Center for Humanitarian Emergencies at Rollins School of Public Health, and Laney Graduate School’s Master’s in Development Practice.

It is free and open to the public. A networking reception will follow.