Enabling Safe Travel in a Complex World: Redefining Mental Health Support

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM US Eastern Time

Session Leader(s)

Luke Kane (he/him/his)

Senior Medical Officer
Healix International

Presenter(s)

TB

Theresa Briggs

Regional Sales Director, Accident & Health
Everest
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Emily Chauncey

Vice President of Business Development
Healix International
Bailey Koch (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director of Global Health, Safety, and Security
Temple University

This session examines real mental health crises abroad through the case of a U.S. student in Tokyo and parallel scenarios in London and Bangkok. A medical officer, risk manager, and insurance expert unpack cultural, clinical, and operational challenges and provide concrete tools for institutions to strengthen prevention, response, and traveler support systems.