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Genocide, Conflict, and Mental Health: Survivors of the Kurdish Genocide

Friday, February 21, 2025

Darya Ahmed

Episode Description

How do we understand the psychological, mental health, and cognitive impacts on the survivors and offspring of genocide? Darya Ahmed is a clinical psychologist and scientific researcher with Koya University and specializes in psychological trauma in the context of the Kurdish Genocide. In today's episode, Darya joins Beth to discuss his research on psychological trauma during genocide, war, conflict, and related topics.

Darya Rosam Ahmed is a clinical psychologist and scientific researcher affiliated with Koya University in Kurdistan region of Iraq. He published sevral papers in international journals focusing on psychological trauma in the context of the Kurdish genocide, war, conflict, migration, suicide, mental health, and related topics. He also serves as a mental health consultant in humanitarian settings, currently working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations migration agency.

Additionally, Darya is the founding president of De Novo for Research and Development, an educational and research brand dedicated to advancing mental health research and fostering academic growth in the field. His work reflects a deep commitment to understanding and addressing complex mental health challenges in vulnerable populations, particularly in conflict-affected regions.

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The content featured in this podcast may be emotionally disturbing and intense. Listener discretion is advised. Please consult this document for mental health resources if needed.

U.S.-Based Resources:

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
• Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org/
• BIPOC Mental Health Resources: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BIPOC-Mental-Health-Resources.pdf

Global Resources:

• Befrienders: https://befrienders.org/
• Find a Helpline: https://findahelpline.com/
• I Call Helpline: https://icallhelpline.org/
• 13 Yarn: https://www.13yarn.org.au/
• Help Guide: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

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