Topic: Crisis-Affected Groups
When “Trapped” Should Be “Hopeless”: Cultural Adaptation in Digital Mental Health
Culturally adapted digital mental health programs must reflect users’ lived experiences. In the Shared Strength course for Ukrainian refugees, subtle language changes—like “trapped” to “hopeless”—made it feel authentic, relatable, and trustworthy.
AI-Powered Trial to Boost Engagement in Digital Resiliency Course for Ukrainian Refugees
A new JMIR Research Protocols study will test how behavioral nudges and checklists affect engagement in a digital resiliency course for Ukrainian refugees. The trial aims to generate AI-ready behavioral data to improve personalization and scalability in digital mental health.
Building the BePrepared App: A Tool for Frontline Non-Specialist Responders in Disaster and Crisis Settings
The BePrepared App is a vital digital tool for frontline non-specialist responders in disaster and crisis settings. It provides accessible Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) resources, including offline access and an AI chatbot. This innovative app empowers frontline responders
WHO-Backed Digital Mental Health Intervention Scales Up Depression Support in Lebanon
This Elrha case study highlights how the WHO, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the National Mental Health Programme, and International Medical Corps scaled up Step-by-Step — a digital tool for depression. Proven effective and affordable, the program is now part
Call for Participants: Culturally Adapted i-CBT for Farsi/Dari-Speaking Young Migrants with Mild to Moderate Mental Health Challenges
Refugees face unique mental health challenges, and receiving therapy in their own language is often difficult due to barriers like limited access to therapists and interpreters. To address this, researchers developed Raha, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program tailored
Responding to the Mental Health Crisis in Conflict Zones: The Role of eMHPSS
Electronic Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (eMHPSS) represents a transformative approach to providing mental health services. Using technology, eMHPSS overcomes physical barriers, ensuring timely and accessible care in conflict zones and remote areas. Services such as teletherapy, video consultations, and
eMHIC Leads the Way in Global Mental Health Advocacy
As a pioneering force in transforming mental health care, eMHIC continues to make significant strides on the global stage. From shaping conversations at prestigious events to driving innovation in humanitarian settings, eMHIC is at the forefront of reshaping how the
eMHIC’s Professor Anil Thapliyal Visits Sendai, Japan, the Birthplace of The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
On his recent travels to Japan, eMHIC’s Executive Director, Professor Anil Thapliyal, was invited by Dr Hiroto Ito to visit the Faculty of Medicine at Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University in Sendai. In 2011, as the world watched on helplessly,
Adversity to Healing: Digital Mental Health for Refugees, Migrants, and Marginalized Groups
In this webinar, passionate and dedicated experts from Sweden will come together to discuss how to address the urgent situation and ensure vital digital mental health supports reach refugees, migrants, and marginalized groups.
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