The Silent Crisis: Why Mental Health Must Be Central to Humanitarian Aid for Refugees

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In recent decades, the global refugee crisis has escalated dramatically. Conflicts are lasting longer, displacing more people for extended periods. Chronic underfunding leaves critical services, including mental health support, dangerously underfunded.

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"The global health community must recognize that mental health is not an optional part of aid - it is fundamental to the survival, dignity, and futures of those forced to flee their homes."

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Laila Maher Soudi, MS

(Stanford University MENA Health Program)

Improving Water Equity and Sanitation Access in California and Around the Globe



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"When I think about water equity, that means all people have access to a safe supply of continuous water and safe sanitation. I see these as basic human rights."

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Georgia Kayser, PhD

(UC San Diego)

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There have been major improvements in access to water and sanitation globally, such as increased sanitation and water treatment services. However, an estimated 25% of households worldwide still do not have reliable access to safe drinking water, and 46% lack adequate sanitation.

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Updates on our Centers & Programs

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Global Health Education


University of California Irvine's Public Health Program has officially transitioned to the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health!

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GloCal Health Fellowship


The GloCal Health Fellowship program welcomes 8 new Steering Committee members from UCSF, Drs. Buckle, Chang, Chow, Conrad, Dicker, Fair, Haack, and Nutor.

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Center for Planetary Health


Applications are open for UC undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to join the Latinxs and the Environment Ambassador Program. Apply by Nov 15th!

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Center for Gender and Health Justice


As part of the UCLA Red Zone Prevention Campaign, the UC Speaks Up team co-presented at an event at UCLA dedicated to creating safe spaces on campus.

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Center for Health Workforce Equity


The HEAL Initiative welcomed its 1st Southwest Leadership Cohort empowering Indigenous nurses in Navajo Nation. The fellows came together in Gallup, New Mexico to kick off their 18-month fellowship.

Meet the current fellows!

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Advances in Global Health


Check out the newest article in Advances in Global Health, "Community priorities in a landscape of environmental lead contamination: Intersectionality of poverty, well-being, and environmental contamination."

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Opportunities & Resources

2024 U.S. Election Information and Resources

Let your voice be heard for the health and betterment of our communities, and make sure you are registered to vote by October 21st. Check out the University of California's website for voting information and voter engagement resources from the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.

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Fund It Forward: Student Video Challenge

The Science Coalition, of which the University of California is a member, is hosting a video challenge for students to help spread the word about why science matters. Help remind Congress that now is the time to invest in science and be eligible for a $1,000 prize. Submit your video by October 25th!

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Apply to the Activist-in-Residence Program!

The UCLA Activist-in-Residence program seeks to strengthen the infrastructure of social transformation by supporting local movement leaders, community organizers, and artists with university resources. Apply by October 27th!

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Apply now to the Program Coordinator position at UCI Health!

The Legacy Center at UC Irvine is seeking a Program Coordinator to work in-person to support research focused on advancing the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ or sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) communities, locally, domestically and globally.

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UCSF Global Programs for Research & Training

Global Programs for Research & Training supports the UCSF mission of advancing health worldwide by leading research and training initiatives locally in countries that increase access to high-quality, equitable healthcare. Check out their new website!

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Events

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Register for the 11th Annual One Health Symposium

UC Davis One Health Institute and Students for One Health will host the 11th annual One Health Symposium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00am - 5:00pm PT at the UC Davis ARC Ballroom.

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Global Health and Human Rights Webinar Series

The Asylum Medicine Training Initiative and UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative are co-hosting a series of webinars covering topics around displacement and humanitarian protection. Attend the next webinar on October 21st!

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Register UC Health's Grand Rounds on Drug Shortages

UC Health's upcoming Grand Rounds on October 29th at 12:00pm (PT) will provide information and an update on national drug shortages, as well as strategies on how to address them. Continuing education credit is available.

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Publications from the UCGHI Community

Evaluation of person-centered interventions to eliminate perinatal HIV transmission in Kisumu County, Kenya: A repeated cross-sectional study using aggregated registry data by Francesca Odhiambo et al. (UCGHI author: Craig R. Cohen)


HIV and hepatitis C virus infection and co-infection among trans women in San Francisco, 2020 by Izzy Chiu et al. (UCGHI author: Sean Arayasirikul)


Influence of trauma on longitudinal association between depressive symptoms and use of alcohol and cannabis among young people by Matthew M. Yalch et al. (UCGHI author: Dallas Swendeman)

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Across the UC

If you have been feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, or if you’re having difficulty being centered and purposeful, the following resources may offer some relief.

UC Davis

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UC Davis Aggie Mental Health Resources

UC Santa Cruz

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UCSC Counseling & Psychological Services

UC Berkeley

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UC Berkeley Student Mental Health Resources

UC Los Angeles

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UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center

UC Irvine

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UCI Wellness, Health & Counseling Services

UC Santa Barbara

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UCSB Mental Health and Student Wellbeing

UC San Diego

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UCSD Student Mental Health Services

UC San Francisco

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UCSF, State, and National Mental Health Resources

UC Merced
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UC Merced Counseling & Psychological Services

UC Riverside

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UCR Counseling & Psychological Services

UC Law San Francisco
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UC Law San Francisco Student Health Services

Charles Drew University
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CDU Student Health and Wellness

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