TED Talks Daily Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence | Celina de Sola
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May 5, 2022 
Celina de Sola is a local changemaker from El Salvador working with Glasswing International to combat mental health challenges in violence-affected communities. She discusses the alarming homicide rates in Latin America and the pressing need for mental health resources. Celina highlights an innovative initiative to train teachers and police officers to provide essential support. By empowering frontline workers, her team aims to break the cycle of trauma and reach nearly 10 million people, fostering healing and resilience in some of the highest-risk areas.
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Violence and Trauma Cycle
- Latin America has high homicide rates, impacting people's health and well-being.
- Unaddressed trauma, exacerbated by violence exposure, creates a vicious cycle.
Mental Health Care Access
- Mental health care can interrupt the cycle of violence, but access is limited in affected communities.
- Re-envisioning resources and approaches is needed to address this gap.
Creating Frontline Workers
- Train existing government employees like teachers and police officers in trauma education and self-care.
- This creates a network of lay mental health workers within communities.