Tosquelles, radical psychiatry and politics: A remarkable exhibition in Barcelona DECOLMAD’s Ana Antic reports from an exhibition on the life and work of Francesc Tosquelles In the spring and summer 2022, Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) is hosting a rich and informative exhibition…
New PhD project: Mental health and psychosocial support interventions in low resource settings A new PhD project aims to bridge the gaps and barriers in effective mental health and psychosocial support interventions in conflict-affected low resource settings.
Treating depression and improving adherence in people living with HIV in South Africa A recent study published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society shows that it is possible to treat depression and improve adherence in HIV care, through culturally appropriate psychological interventions.
Mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies This new podcast series will take you through the emergence and development of approaches to mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings.
New online course: Chronically Ill in an Emergency - Why Mental Health Matters The University of Copenhagen have launched a new online course about integrating mental health and psychosocial support for noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings.
New Pedagogical Tool for Promoting Mental Health Among Young Children Associate Professor Mette Skovgaard Væver from the Department of Psychology has received DKK 6 million in funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for the Copenhagen Daycare Project.
University of Copenhagen is increasing its efforts within global mental health With the employment of professor Wietse A. Tol and postdoc Lena Skovgaard Andersen a team is set to build on and strengthen existing efforts around global mental health at University of Copenhagen.
Award for Valuable Work on the Mental Health of Infants, Toddlers and Their Parents Associate Professor Mette Skovgaard Væver, University of Copenhagen, receives this year’s ‘A Good Start in Life’ Award