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Watch Webcast: Atlanta’s Role in the Global Mental Health Revolution

Today, more than 450 million people worldwide live with a mental illness, and depression is the world's leading cause of disability. In countries ravaged by war, disease, or natural disaster, the toll is especially devastating. In the United States, the suicide rate is the highest it’s been in more than 50 years. Learn what The Carter Center and The Center for Victims of Torture are doing to address the mental health crisis. This program is presented in partnership with the Georgia Global Health Alliance.

Panelists:

  • Dr. Shekhar Saxena, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
  • Dr. Janice Cooper, The Carter Center
  • Dr. Paul Orieny, Center for Victims of Torture
  • James Sale, United for Global Mental Health

Moderator:

  • Rose Scott, WABE

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During the webcast, join our Twitter discussion using #CarterCenterMentalHealth.

Conversations at The Carter Center

Our Conversations series brings you up close with Carter Center experts, policymakers, and other special guests to discuss the issues that shape your world. Following their discussion, panelists take questions from the audience. All Conversations are webcast live and archived for future viewing. You can register online to attend an event in person at the Carter Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion. Some events may require an online ticket purchase. The free live webcasts do not require registration.

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