On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Duke Center for Global Mental Health hosted its 2nd Annual Conference, bringing together faculty, trainees, students, and professionals committed to addressing mental health disparities both locally and globally. Held in honor of World Mental Health Day, this year’s conference centered on the theme: Now More than Ever: Addressing the Global Imperative of Mental Health Equity.
The event highlighted Duke’s collaborative strengths, drawing participants from across the university’s schools and departments, as well as from partner universities and community organizations throughout the Triangle and beyond. The conference program included presentations from three distinguished keynote speakers, as well as poster sessions and symposia addressing a wide range of topics in global mental health.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for this year’s conference. To our attendees, thank you for your thoughtful engagement and questions that fueled important discussions. To our speakers, panelists, and moderators, we deeply appreciate your expertise and insights that brought the theme to life, highlighting how collaboration, innovation, and equity can strengthen mental health systems around the world. We also extend special thanks to our sponsors and partners for their generous support in making this event possible.
This year’s conference reminded us of the power of connection and collective effort in transforming mental health care globally. We look forward to continuing these conversations and working together toward lasting change.
Please explore highlights and recordings from throughout the day in the following pages. If you were in attendance for the day of the conference, we invite you to complete this survey to inform future conferences and events hosted by the Duke Center for Global Mental Health.
