At the Mental Health World Conference (MHWC 2026), this session brings together forensic psychiatrists, disability advocates, veterans’ health specialists, occupational health experts, and humanitarian responders to address the mental health needs of structurally marginalized or underserved populations. Topics will include trauma-informed systems, disability-inclusive services, and tailored interventions for high-risk groups.
Mental health issues unique to people such as refugees and migrants, incarcerated persons, people with disabilities, frontline workers, and those impacted by conflicts and natural disasters will receive more examination in the upcoming session. In this regard, the connection between social determinants of health, chronic stress, and trauma exposure to mental health conditions will be underscored.