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The Power of Mental Health Support in Refugee Crisis: A Story of Hope and Healing

Recognizing the Hidden Wounds of Traumatic Events

In a thought-provoking speech set against a backdrop of tense orchestral music, Essam Daod, a distinguished child psychiatrist and former surgeon, emphasizes a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of humanitarian aid: caring for the mind and soul of trauma survivors, not just their bodies.

"You need to train people to save the soul and the mind of those suffering from traumatic events," he asserts. Through his unique perspective as both a medic and a father, Essam highlights the importance of mental health support, especially in the aftermath of violent upheavals like the Syrian civil war.