Topic: Mental Health

21 results

Mar 6, 2024

A Fresh Start for Refugee Women in Poland

Woman smiling and helping woman with paperwork across a desk Dobry Start, a HIAS partner, provides women with legal aid, mental health support, and gender-based violence prevention services, giving them the opportunity for a fresh beginning.

Jan 8, 2024

For Israel’s African Refugees, October 7 Brings Fresh Trauma

For Israel’s African Refugees, October 7 Brings Fresh Trauma For many of Israel's African refugees, the horrors of October 7 have given them a double dose of trauma.

Dec 14, 2023

Q&A: Assessing the Mental Health Toll of War in Ukraine

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

Older man in robe and head covering sitting and people behind him sitting with heads covered 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

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

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

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

“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.

May 23, 2023

Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?

refugees crowded on a boat HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.

May 16, 2023

Weeks After Deadly Quake, Help Endures for Ecuador’s Victims

giving earthquake victims hygiene kits at water edge HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.

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