‘Stability as a Health Intervention’ seminar
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT
As part of the Global Health Seminar series, WashU Public Health faculty members Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff will speak on “Stability as a Health Intervention: Self-Reliance and Mental Health in Displaced Populations.”
If you plan on attending, please register HERE. Lunch will be provided to those who attend in person; Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email.
About the speakers:
Lindsay Stark, MPH, DrPH, a professor at WashU Public Health
Lindsay Stark is a social epidemiologist whose work focuses on preventing violence, improving mental health and advancing the well-being of women, children, and families in contexts of conflict, displacement and adversity. She is internationally recognized for developing innovative methods to measure sensitive social issues and for evaluating interventions that promote safety and resilience.
Ilana Seff, MPH, DrPH, a research associate professor at WashU Public Health
Ilana Seff’s research agenda is focused on improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized populations across the globe through evidence-based public health solutions. Her extensive research experience encompasses the prevention of violence against women and girls, particularly in humanitarian settings, and the psychosocial well-being and mental health of refugees and other displaced populations. Seff’s work aligns with the public health commitment to addressing profound health disparities and ensuring equitable access to care and support services.
This event is co-sponsored by WashU Public Health’s Global Health Futures research network and open to WashU faculty, staff, students and external collaborators.