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Explore the global mental health crisis and strategies for building resilience in this 48-minute conference talk from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. Examine how brain illnesses including depression, anxiety, dementia, and stroke have become the world's leading cause of disability, generating trillions in annual costs while technological disruption and the breakdown of traditional identities and communities reshape how people perceive themselves and society. Learn from expert speakers Helen E. Clark, Linda Mills, Stanley M. Bergman, and Marija Manojlovic as they discuss approaches to strengthening mental well-being and safeguarding psychological resilience during periods of unprecedented uncertainty and social transformation. Gain insights into the intersection of mental health challenges with rapid technological change and evolving social structures, while discovering potential solutions for addressing this critical global health issue.
