World Mental Health Day 2025 – focus on humanitarian emergencies
Today, October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed around the world. This year’s theme, ‘Access to services – Mental health in catastrophes and emergencies’, highlights the urgent need to address mental health challenges in connection with crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and forced displacement.
According to the WHO, one in five people in humanitarian emergencies experience mental health problems. Providing appropriate support can save lives, create opportunities for recovery, and help people rebuild their lives.
Research about women’s experiences of forced displacement
Docent Tommy Carlsson at the Swedish Red Cross University, and affiliated researcher at U-CARE, is leading a research project to develop a peer-support programme for women with experiences of displacement who are living with mental ill-health.
By involving individuals with lived experience of displacement and mental health challenges, the researchers aim to co-create a relevant and effective support.
In addition to Tommy Carlsson, U-CARE researchers Professor Louise von Essen and Docent Joanne Woodford are also part of the project.
Miro Anter
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