Webinar: Cultural approaches to mental health

Cultural approaches to mental health: Tailoring solutions to local communities

Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Time: 10:00–11:00 UTC

Registration link: https://eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cRhCmM-XSya5vTry27yJdg

In collaboration with: International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA)

About the webinar

This session brings together family doctors and medical students to explore how cultural context shapes mental well-being—and how primary care can respond to diverse community needs. Drawing on experiences from Brazil, Japan, Greece, Egypt, and India, the session will highlight local strategies, traditional approaches, and cross-generational perspectives.

As part of the 2025 World Family Doctor Day campaign Building mental resilience in a changing world, the webinar focuses on the importance of culturally responsive care and collaborative learning.

Moderator

Dr Roshni Jhan Ganguly (India)
Family doctor and Organising Secretary of the 2025 WONCA South Asia Regional Conference in Bengaluru.

Speakers

• Professor Alfredo de Oliveira Neto (Brazil)
  Professor, Department of Primary Health Care, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
  Lead of WONCA’s Music and Mental Health Project
• Dr Masahide Koda (Japan)
  Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Okayama University
  Vice Chair, Mental Health Committee, Japan Primary Care Association
• Anna Liakopoulou (Greece)
  Liaison Officer for Medical Sciences and Research Issues, IFMSA
• Zein Elnikaty (Egypt)
  External Affairs Assistant, Standing Committee on Public Health, IFMSA