The war in the Middle East has forced millions of Syrians and Iraqi to leave their homes. A large percentage of these populations suffer from severe traumatizations due to their horrifying experiences. How does this refugee crisis provide a magnifying lens for the current challenges of mental health systems in both poor and rich countries? And in the increasingly hostile environments of the host countries, how can treatment such as Narrative Exposure Therapy contribute to the recovery and integration of displaced persons?

Presented by UNSW Grand Challenges program