Constance Scharff

Founder and director of The Human Resilience Project, Dr. Constance Scharff, researches global mental health issues related to the intersection of climate change, conflict, and trauma, uniting indigenous voices with scholars to heal our most urgent psychological concerns. Dr. Scharff leads expeditions worldwide to learn how some of the most remote and marginalized communities address adversity and foster wellbeing. She works globally to broaden our definitions of mental healthcare and incorporate indigenous practices into global healthcare services. She has received numerous awards for her writing and service to those suffering from mental illness, trauma, and addiction.