About the Series
Applying Public Mental Health to Global Conflict is a speaker series that explores the role of public mental health in research, practice, and policy in conflict zones and post-conflict contexts.
About the Event
The first event in this series focuses on mental health in Gaza.
Host
- Maya Lakshman: Maya is a first-year doctoral student in the Department of Mental Health, with interests in advocating for youth and families experiencing intergenerational trauma and violence.
Moderators
- Dr. Yassine Daoud: Dr. Daoud is Professor of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and advisor to the Johns Hopkins Graduate Muslim Student Association.
- Dr. Pamela Collins: Dr. Collins is the Bloomberg Centennial Professor and Chair of the Department of Mental Health.
Panelists
- Lana Sabbah: Lana is a MHS student in the Department of Mental Health who was born and raised in Gaza and is passionate about creating safe and engaging spaces for children amidst conflict.
- Dr. Nermin M. Abu Libda: Dr. Abu Libda received her MD from the Islamic University of Gaza and is a MPH student at Al-Quds University. As a Research Assistant for the Gaza Community Mental Health Program, she researched and evaluated mental health programs and interventions in Gaza City.
- Dr. Sarah Murray: Dr. Murray is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mental Health. Her research focuses on using mixed-methods approaches to inform the development of effective strategies to promote the mental health of individuals living in situations of complex adversity and conflict.
Join in person or virtually. Lunch will be provided after the event on a first-come-first-serve basis.
RSVP
This event is open to JHU faculty, students, and staff. Please RSVP for in-person or virtual attendance.
RSVP
