Topic: Mental Health
13 results
Oct 10, 2024
At HIAS, Every Day is World Mental Health Day
At HIAS, World Mental Health Day (October 10) notes the importance of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy.
Apr 24, 2024
A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director
HIAS South Africa’s first director Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov discusses her plan to work alongside the country's Jewish community.
Apr 10, 2024
Israelis Struggling with Trauma Receive Mental Health Support
Enosh, a HIAS partner, has helped Israelis dealing with trauma in the aftermath of October 7.
Dec 14, 2023
Q&A: Assessing the Mental Health Toll of War in Ukraine
A new report from HIAS and Girls provides a much-needed assessment of the mental health consequences of Ukraine's war.
Dec 10, 2023
After Fleeing Sudan, Refugees Get Mental Health Help in Chad
For refugees fleeing Sudan's conflict, the psychological toll is daunting. HIAS' mental health programs have helped fill an important gap.
Nov 10, 2023
Helping Children in Ukraine Understand War and Displacement
Following the breakout of full-scale war in 2022, a HIAS program began teaching Ukrainian parents how to explore difficult issues with their children.
Oct 10, 2023
Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health
As we honor World Mental Health Day, HIAS recognizes that centering communities and families is paramount to the success our mental health programs.
Oct 5, 2023
Mental Health Services Help Hondurans Cope With Disaster
In a country prone to conflict and natural disaster, finding mental health services can be challenging. A program HIAS co-launched helps fill the gap.
Aug 31, 2023
“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya
As the urban refugee population in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya numbers about 88,000, the ways to reach clients is sometimes a challenge. So HIAS offices sometimes go to the clients, rather than the other way around.
Aug 3, 2023
The Unique Challenges Facing LGBTQ Refugees
In an interview, Heidi Lehmann discusses HIAS' nuanced approach to LGBTQ refugees and her experience hosting a gay Syrian man in her home.