Dr Yasser Abu-Jamei: Director-General, Gaza Community Mental Health Programme

Written By Dave Gill

In this episode, Dave has a conversation with Dr Yasser Abu-Jamei, the Director General of the Gaza Community Metal Health Programme (GCMHP).

Watch to hear about:

  • the impact of the war in Gaza on the mental health of individuals (children and adults) and communities

  • the role creative outlets like drawing can have for children who have witnessed the deaths of their friends and family

  • how the current months-long humanitarian blockade is leading to feelings of guilt amongst parents

  • how people in Gaza process trauma differently in an impossible context

  • Yasser’s own experience of immense loss

  • A message for the international community as the people of Gaza face starvation

Filmed May 6th - Dr Yasser joined the episode from Italy.

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