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Celebrating Women at IGHI: Driving Meaningful Change in Global Health

On International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women at the Institute…

06 March 2025

by Laura Horga
Making connections for climate change and mental health

Connecting Climate Minds Global Event recap The

25 April 2024

by Omnia El Omrani
Ukraine: Better care for children with complex long-term health needs

Our third blog post for the two-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine addresses the importance of prioritising better care for children…

29 February 2024

by Alexandra Shaw
Mental health services must be a priority in post-conflict Ukraine

Two years on from the invasion of Ukraine, we publish a series of blog posts sharing insights from our

22 February 2024

by Melanie Leis
COP28: Centring Mental Health in the Health Response to Climate Change

Join us on this journey as we recap the highlights of COP28 in the UAE. The Climate Cares Centre team shed light on the profound interconnections…

12 February 2024

by Omnia El Omrani
Climate Change and Mental Health: Insights from Connecting Climate Minds’ First Regional Dialogues

As climate change continues to reshape our world, it’s not just landscapes that are transforming; the…

30 October 2023

by Sisy Chen
Fightin’ Thru – Mental Health is worth fighting for

For many young men, opening up about mental health can feel daunting, with many feeling restricted by barriers…

23 February 2023

by Emily Medcalf
Lights, camera, COVID-19! Working with young people to explore mental health through film

We all experienced COVID-19. Being socially isolated from those we loved …

07 December 2022

by Lindsay Dewa
What’s it like to…work in mental health research?

I have been aware of mental health from an early age. I just didn’t know it was called that at the time! I …

21 June 2021

by Lindsay Dewa
Climate change is undermining people’s mental health – it’s time for action

I have spent the last 18 months encouraging effective international responses to COVID-19. I have learned that the coordinated and connected…

01 June 2021

by David Nabarro