Only a few studies exist on the long-term and transgenerational effects of internal displacement on the mental health and wellbeing of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their descendants. This webinar will draw on these data and analyses to shed light on the processes for transmission of the trauma versus resilience within IDP families and communities in countries affected by conflict and propose important theoretical insights, as well as assessing the implications for future research and policy.
The Health and Internal Displacement Network (HIDN) promotes research engagement and evidence-driven policy on IDP health. This event – run jointly with Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev – involves reflection by leading HIDN researchers reflect on long-term mental health effects of internal displacement:
- Opening remarks – Prof. Nihaya Daoud and Prof. Nino Makhashvili
- Presentation – Prof. Darejan Jana Javakhishvili, Ilia State University
- Presentation – Prof., Sumona Datta, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Presentation – Prof. Dra. María Helena Restrepo-Espinosa, Universidad Del Rosario
- Discussion – led by Prof. Nino Makhashvili and Prof. Nihaya Daoud
