The Problem

COVID-19 has already impacted mental health issues globally. And, of course, mental health challenges will continue to cause unnecessary suffering even after the pandemic curve has been flattened.

This widespread mental injury may potentially have long-term social consequences. As observed by the WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health (2019-2023), “People with mental health conditions experience widespread human rights violations, discrimination and stigma.”

This violation of human rights is often exacerbated among members of refugee communities; for example, services are hampered by overstretched capacity, a shortage of trained providers, and stigmatization of mental health issues.

The Context

Unfortunately, cognitive therapy and psychiatric medical interventions have presented limitations over time. Plus, they remain inaccessible for the vast majority.

Our Global Hack Goal

We aim to expand mental health self-care choices and in the process, share information, decrease stigmatization and promote human rights.

Built With

  • authoringapps
  • heartandsoul
  • magisto
  • projectreviewapps
  • rise360
  • storyline360
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Updates

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Our first day of The Global Hack was inspiring and productive! We have decided to focus on creating gamified elearning modules and digital multimedia offerings specifically on the mental health issues of insomnia and emotional numbness - both strongly associated with PTSD.

Starting this afternoon, we will start posting the materials we create online at: www.heatherwokusch.com/theglobalhack

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