Environment, Economy, Equity: Mental Health in a Changing World

#### Environment, Economy, Equity: Mental Health in a Changing World

Join us for this important dialogue on mental health intersection with Human Rights and Social Justice

Purpose:

• To raise awareness of the structural and systemic drivers of mental health challenges
• To examine how intersecting crises (climate, political, economic, and social) impact psychological wellbeing
• To encourage dialogue on equitable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions supporting the marginalised
• To inspire cross-sector collaboration and policy innovation

Key themes and discussion areas:

1. Social Determinants of Mental Health:

• The role of equitable access to healthcare, education, and employment
• The impact of discrimination, social exclusion, and human rights on mental wellbeing
• Importance of safe and stable living environments

2. Environmental and Global Pressures:

• Mental health impacts of climate change and environmental degradation
• Psychological effects of natural disasters and climate-related displacement
• Community resilience in the face of environmental uncertainty

3. Economic Stress and Mental Wellbeing:

• Cost-of-living pressures and financial insecurity
• Housing instability and homelessness
• The relationship between economic systems and mental health outcomes

4. Trauma, uncertainty and social dislocation:

• Anxiety, depression, and long-term mental health effects linked to instability
• The psychological toll of uncertainty and disrupted communities

5. Equity and vulnerable populations:

• Disproportionate impacts on marginalized and at-risk groups
• Barriers to accessing care and support services
• Compounding inequalities and systemic exclusion

6. Pathways Forward: Solutions and Action:

• Policy reform to address structural drivers of mental health inequities
• Corporate responsibility and ethical practices
• Cross-sector collaboration (government, NGOs, private sector)
• Building inclusive, resilient, and mentally healthy communities

SPONSOR:
ACAP University College

SPEAKERS :

• Deb Gavan - Clinics Director, ACAP
• Esperanza Martinez - Head and Professor of Practice in Health & Human Security, ANU
  Co-Chair and Commissioner - Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict & Forced Displacement
• Giancarlo de Vera - BEING Mental Health Consumers
• Dr Dorottya Lantos - Social psychologist and social neuroscientist

MINDFULNESS Session:
Isabel Santana - Eleve Counselling & Wellness

Join us for the Panel discussion and active roundtable discussion.

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