Mental health in the age of digital divides

Description:

Digital technology plays a critical role in providing healthcare solutions to more people than ever, yet digital divide gaps in rural and marginalised communities remain. Join the cofounders of the global healthcare company Hanai in examining the challenges and possibilities in resolving these gaps, especially in mental health. With Hanai currently having one mobile app focused on rural and marginalised communities out in the market, you’re invited to delve more deeply into probable solutions that are inclusive.

About our presenters:

Shamala Hinrichsen and Bryan Ly are two of the co-founders of Hanai, a global healthcare company empowering women in rural and marginalized communities by providing easily accessible healthcare information and education. Hanai recently launched their Jiwa Ibu mobile app, which gives women instant access to locally-focused healthcare information that is medically validated and approved by ministries of health.

Shamala brings her experience in medical communications, healthcare policy, and a background in population genetics in her efforts to bridge the gaps in healthcare inequality and digital inclusivity.

Bryan built the tech behind Hanai’s app that is now serving women-in-need in Southeast Asia. Leveraging his engineering background and product development experience, Bryan continues to look at ways to innovate and improve healthcare access.

For more information about Hanai, visit http://www.hanai.eu

About sense_month

sense_month is a digital event series taking place in May 2020, focusing on mental health and well-being. It aims to highlight the variety of ways we can better understand, maintain, and improve our mental and emotional well-being. Throughout May, over 15 online events will be offered by experts and members from the global makesense community.

sense_month is organised by volunteers from MakeSense Berlin. Find out more at www.sense-camp.org/sensemonth.