UNGA Week 2025 is almost here, and the spotlight is turning to mental health and brain health. From high-level UN meetings to side events hosted by UNICEF, WHO, and leading nonprofits, New York will be buzzing with conversations on youth mental health, NCDs, and the future of the brain economy. Here’s a curated guide to the sessions worth attending (or streaming) from Sept 22–26.

Join global leaders, advocates, and innovators at the 7th Global Mental Health Summit in Cape Town (Nov 10–12, 2025). Explore “Mental Health and Wellbeing: What has Changed? What Needs to Change?” while shaping the future of global mental health.

An innovative festival for 1–2 minute “cellphilms” (mobile phone videos) on urgent social topics.