Topic: Mental Health

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Apr 24, 2024

A Conversation with HIAS South Africa’s First Country Director

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

HIAS Emergency Response staff prepares a distribution of essential goods to evacuees in Tel Aviv, Israel. Enosh, a HIAS partner, has helped Israelis dealing with trauma in the aftermath of October 7.

Mar 27, 2024

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador HIAS, DAFI and UNHCR have provided 145 refugee and internally displaced students with scholarships to complete their university studies.

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 19, 2023

2023: Year in Review

2023: Year in Review In a year marked by geopolitical conflict and other challenges, HIAS expanded its services to meet the needs of displaced people worldwide.

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.

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