About the talk
DR MARWAN DIAB
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2024
13:00-14:00
Hybrid event
In person
Room 3002, Krotoa Building
Online
The Gaza Strip, besieged by decades of conflict and deprivation, presents one of the most challenging environments for mental health professionals. This talk will delve into the profound psychological impacts of enduring and surviving trauma in Gaza, where nearly every resident has been exposed to some form of violence, loss, or chronic stress. Dr. Marwan Diab will explore the unique mental health crisis emerging from this context, characterized by widespread PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma. The presentation aims to engage psychology faculty in a discussion about the complexities of trauma in a protracted crisis, the role of mental health interventions in conflict zones, and the ethical responsibilities of psychologists in such contexts.
About the presenter
Dr. Diab holds a PhD in Psychology from Tampere University in Finland and a master’s degree in psychology from the Islamic University of Gaza. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in community rehabilitation with a minor in psychology from the University of Calgary and has diplomas in management and rehabilitation services from Canadian institutions.
From 2003 to 2019, Dr. Diab held various middle and senior management positions at the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, including Case Manager, psychosocial support worker, and department head. His responsibilities included providing psychosocial support, conducting research, engaging with media, advocating for mental health, and networking with mental health and human rights organizations.
He has two years of experience as a Mental Health Psychosocial Support Expert in Palestine, where he provided support to organizations working with victims of violence and mental health issues. He has represents the programme in both local and international MHPSS and Protection clusters and is a long-standing member of the International Rehabilitation Council for Victims of Torture. Dr. Diab is also a research associate in the Department of Psychology at Stellenbosch University.
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For more information, please contact:
Prof B. Coetzee – bronwyne@sun.ac.za of
Ms Sheena Naidoo – sheenanaidoo@sun.ac.za
Kindly note: This event is not CPD accredited