5 October

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Welcome to Day 2 of Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Week!

The Impact of Migration, War Zones, and Trauma on Older Persons

Over the past few years, all generations across all countries have undoubtedly noticed an increase in the prevalence of migration, war zones, and trauma to our daily lives and mental health. In many cases, these kinds of conditions are the most challenging for older people. Today, we will share information about this very topic.

To begin, please enjoy this video created by Pnina Dolberg of Ruppin Academic Center in Israel. She is a researcher of the intersections between older adult mental health and migration and has many insights to share.

Resources for today's theme:

Human Rights Watch- No One is Spared- Abuses Against Older People in Armed Conflict
Human Rights Watch video- In Area of Armed Conflict, Older People are at Risk
Human Rights Watch Global- Older People at Heightened Risk in Conflict
United Nations- Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons

Up-Coming Event Announcement

Join Dr. Tedros, Director-General, WHO and Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, on Monday 9 October at 12:30 CEST (See this event in your local time) for the launch of the WHO/OHCHR joint publication entitled "Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice”. Click here to see the full event flyer. The event will be moderated by Mr. Daniel Bergner, a highly esteemed writer for The New York Times Magazine. Register here via Zoom.