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Promoting Migrant Justice: A Call to Action for Behavioral Health Professionals
Today, on International Migrants Day, we commemorate the adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All…

The Global Alliance at the UN: Reflections and Considerations following the Summit of the Future
Every fall, New York City is abuzz when the international community meets during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level week. …

Messaging Matters: Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights
We often wonder why it is that people don’t understand an issue the same way we do. This is a question…

Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces: A Collective Responsibility
Today, on World Mental Health Day 2024, we reflect on this year’s theme Mental Health at Work. For many of us,…

Hispanic Heritage and Behavioral Health
This year, Hispanic Heritage Month falls during the last stretch of a presidential election, which will no doubt amplify discussions about…

Embracing Change: Capacity Building for World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day serves as a crucial reminder of our collective responsibility to address and reduce premature mortality due to…

World Humanitarian Day
For almost 15 years, I was a humanitarian worker. I spent years working as a nurse in conflict zones, post-conflict zones,…

Thank Goodness It’s June: Pride 2024
As an ally and the parent of a child who identifies as being part of the LGBTQIA community, I desperately need…

Children’s Rights and the Circle of Caring in a Time of War
Watching the world try to make sense of the killing of so many children in the Hamas/Israel war, reminds me that…

The Cost of Service: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Military*
Veterans Day was established to honor America’s veterans, who served for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and…

Key Highlights from United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and High Level Week: September 2023, New York
As the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 78 and coinciding events in New York have concluded, I have spent some time…

World Suicide Prevention Day: Creating Hope through Action
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a day when organizations worldwide come together to address the critical issue of suicide prevention….