Body

Body explores the intersections of health, policy, and society, by advancing research and governance models that address mental health, substance use, disability, and aging—linking care systems, community knowledge, and public policy to build resilient, equitable health futures.

Our Focus Areas

Water and aquatic systems, governance, and the connections between humans and their environment play a vital role in sustaining life, culture, and resilience through equitable water management.

Health Systems & Policy Innovation

Enhance health governance, financing, and access via evidence-based reforms, collaborating with to develop responsive systems for communicable and noncommunicable diseases across various populations.

Mental Health, Substance Use & Care

Combining policy, prevention, and lived experience to transform societal approaches to health and drug use, advocating for culturally grounded, harm reduction, and trauma-informed frameworks for global well-being.

Aging, Disability & Inclusive Health

Examine how social and structural factors influence aging, disability, and chronic illness research to enhance inclusive care accessibility policy, and intergenerational strategies that promote dignity and social inclusion.

Traditional, Integrative & Cultural Medicine

Integrating traditional healing with modern public health, focusing on cannabis, plant medicine, and wholistic wellness to connect cultural wisdom with contemporary evidence for innovative and self-determination.

Our Approach to Health

Integrates environmental science, governance, and public health to strengthen sustainable water systems. Our focus areas encompass access, climate adaptation, and economic equity, bridging traditional knowledge with policy and innovation to achieve global water resilience.

Evidence to Policy

Producing data and analysis to guide equitable health system reform.

Community-Led Research

Centring lived experience and local leadership in public health innovation.

Cultural Integration

Embedding traditional, Indigenous, and diasporic healing within care models.

Systems Reform

Advising on governance and delivery frameworks that strengthen health access.

Equity and Justice Lens

Confronting racial, gendered, and structural inequities in global health.

Innovation & Collaboration

Connecting multidisciplinary partners to advance transformative care solutions.

Our Work in Action

Linking research, partnerships, and policy to generate tangible impact. Discover our ongoing initiatives, collaborations, and knowledge contributions.

Publications and Reports

Research and policy briefs exploring mental health, substance use, disability, and integrative medicine.

Ongoing Projects

Collaborations focused on health equity, systems reform, and culturally grounded care across regions.

Partner with Us

Work with ISHSI to develop innovative, culturally responsive, and policy-informed health initiatives.

Upcoming Opportunities

Discover new partnerships, consultations, and research opportunities advancing health and social equity.