At the 2025 Global Psychiatry Summit, Dr. Deborah Weidner delivered a keynote that captured the attention of health professionals, policy leaders, and humanitarian experts worldwide. Drawing from her firsthand work in conflict zones and decades in system leadership, she challenged traditional psychiatric paradigms and offered a new model for trauma care that integrates culture, urgency, and dignity. In this post, we share highlights from her address, audience reactions, and key takeaways that are reshaping how mental health is approached in regions affected by war, displacement, and systemic collapse.
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