The Future of Global Mental Health
Personal reflection from Brandon Kohrt
The future of global mental health depends on rethinking how knowledge is created, shared and prioritised. Psychiatrist and anthropologist Brandon Kohrt emphasises the value of globally distributed knowledge centres and the inclusion of diverse perspectives, illustrating that equitable collaboration is built not on a single shared goal but on a commitment to work together respectfully and inclusively.
Collaboration Grounded in Experience
Brandon emphasises that involving people with lived experience is central to meaningful GMH practice, research, and training. Whether responding to humanitarian emergencies or designing new interventions, decisions should be guided by what matters most to the communities served. Even amid global crises, this approach ensures that actions remain practical, relevant, and impactful in everyday contexts.
Building More Inclusive MHPSS Collaboration Together
His reflections were part of the ARQ symposium “Towards Equitable Collaboration in Global Mental Health,” where participants from the Global South and North explored ways to build fairer, more inclusive partnerships in MHPSS and global mental health.
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