Mental health, AI, and resilience across the Americas take center stage in this episode of Talk Latin America. Hosts Michelle Marinho and Diego Laje sit down with Renato Oliveira, Head of the Mental Health Unit at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), to discuss how COVID-19 reshaped mental health policy, the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in mental health care, and why regulation is urgently needed. The conversation also explores children’s mental health, social media, resilience, loneliness, and the role schools, families, and governments play in building healthier, more connected societies.

In Part Two of her conversation on Talk Latin America, Colombian-American filmmaker and journalist Monica Villamizar goes deeper into the impact of her CGTN documentary Triage. She reflects on what stayed with her after filming, the ethical challenges of telling deeply personal healthcare stories, and the broader implications of medical costs in the United States. Monica also discusses how journalism can amplify marginalized voices and spark conversations about access, dignity, and reform.

Colombian-American filmmaker and journalist Monica Villamizar joins hosts Diego Laje and Michelle Marinho on Talk Latin America for a compelling follow-up conversation. Monica reflects on her experience creating the CGTN documentary Triage, which explores the affordability of healthcare in the United States. She shares powerful stories of resilient patients who opened up about their struggles, sacrifices, and the financial realities of accessing care.