Mental health in times of change
The world is rapidly changing. Workplaces are becoming digitized, and the population is growing older. Climate change and migration are in the news on a daily basis. All these issues have impacts on our mental health.
In this changing world, we cannot only rely anymore on specialized clinical treatments provided by psychologists and psychiatrists. Instead, we need to take mental health into our own hands, and address the root causes of mental health concerns at the same time. We need to invest in simple solutions that strengthen mental health in the midst of our daily lives.
We are thrilled to welcome two leading voices in mental health:
Dr. Aiysha Malik, Mental Health Specialist at WHO, will present the WHO's newly released guidance on mental health at the workplace. With more than 8 years of experience from WHO, she will guide us through key facts and introduce us to valuable actions that we can take to prevent, support and strengthen mental health in our work and life.
Wietse Toll, Professor at the University of Copenhagen, will present new developments in the field of mental health prevention, with a key focus on vulnerable populations. It will discuss current innovations in digital mental health and stress management in the community and workplace.
Speakers:
Dr. Aiysha Malik, Mental Health Specialist, World Health Organization
Dr. Aiysha Malik has been with WHO for over eight years, dedicated to building a world that promotes, protects, and supports mental health. She has earned two doctorates – one in Psychiatry and another in Clinical Psychology – from the University of Oxford. Dr. Malik has applied her extensive academic eexpertise across a range of international organizations, including the Ministry of Health in Fiji, the British Red Cross, and as a Research Tutor at the University of Oxford.
Wietse Tol, Professor at the University of Copenhagen
Wietse Tol is a Professor at the University of Copenhagen at the Department of Public Health. His research focuses on mental health and psychosocial support interventions for people who have experienced adversity. He has a master's degree in psychology and anthropology from the University of Leiden in The Netherlands. Furthermore, he is a Ph.D. from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, his dissertation focusing on “Healing in the Aftermath of War”.
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This event takes place in connection with "Research Day”. This is an initiative from the Ministry of Higher Education and Science that puts research on the agenda. For a whole week in April, large and small clubs, associations and organizations can book relevant researchers to give inspiring and interesting presentations.