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An inside look at the gaps between lived experience and mental health research in North Africa, and how community‑driven, localized pathways can bridge them.

Exploring how nature, peer connection and culture can reshape youth mental health beyond traditional mindfulness practices.

Hannah Stewart reflects on navigating academia and lived experience at CUGH 2026 — and what it means to belong in both worlds.

To understand dementia and ageing fairly, research must begin with inclusion; starting where trust lives and under-served communities already feel safe.

A conversation with mental health professional and IBD advocate Maalvika Bhuvansunder on lived experience, community-led care, and the urgent need to integrate mental and physical health in chronic illness advocacy.

Constant notifications are reshaping how our brains focus and rest. Chinasa Lovlyn Nwachukwu writes about phantom vibrations, burnout, and the hidden psychological cost of staying connected.

More people now understand the physiological impact of stress, so body movements might be the key to releasing momentary stress.

Kritika Narula examines how romance novels offer an affirming, nuanced framework for portraying chronic illness and disability. By centring care, connection, and community, the genre provides a compassionate template for stories that balance authenticity with hope.

Global Mental Health Action Network organised a panel discussion on “Youth Reimagining Leadership in Mental Health” as part of Mental Health for All Webinar Series