In a world of complex, protracted crises, populations are struggling to rebuild while mental health needs rise and resources decline. A study by United for Global Mental Health and the Mental Health Innovation Network reports a 20–30% drop in global funding for mental health and psychosocial support, severely affecting people in humanitarian settings (Sept 2025). This gap between commitments and reality has lasting impacts on individuals and communities.
Effective mental health responses must be rooted in existing systems. Primary health care alone cannot meet the needs without active engagement from community actors, ensuring accessible, sustainable, and context-appropriate interventions.
Building on this observation, ALIMA and Terre des hommes Foundation are bringing together experts in the field and inviting humanitarian actors to take part in this reflection on this central question.
Roundtable
💡Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) are life-saving and priority interventions in the face of growing needs. What strategies should be adopted in a context of limited resources?
📍Campus Biotech, Geneva Health Forum
📅 20 May 2026, 2.30 pm
Experts/speakers
Jean-Pierre ALLEY, Mental Health Technical Advisor, ALIMA
Jonathan Luke AUSTIN, Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Copenhagen
- Maria BRAY, Global Advisor on child protection and MHPSS, Terre des hommes Foundation
- Manon PARMENTIER, Head of crisis response, Z Foundation
- Mark Van OMMEREN, Head of Mental Health and Substance Use Unit, World Health Organization
Register for the roundtable below