In war-affected countries, over half the population experiences mental health conditions such as depression, PTSD, and anxiety, yet only 10% receive the necessary therapeutic support (Alghazo & Premuda-Conti, 2024, p. 607). While the psychological toll on soldiers is extensively documented, non-refugee civilians who remain in conflict zones also face these …
With more than 70 ongoing global conflicts and crises, understanding the impact on people’s lives and the psychological toll on civilians in these areas is of great importance. In a recent episode from 31 October 2024, What’s Unsaid, a podcast from The New Humanitarian, explores the question: In Crises, Can …
In the previous post, we explored the importance of trauma-informed approach for survivors of crises. But let’s not forget the journalists, often the first responders to these devasting events. These frontline workers, exposed to the traumatic experiences, sacrificed their mental health for the pursuit of timely and impactful news we …
In keeping with our commitment to justice, fairness, and ethical action in humanitarian work as outlined in our Welcome Post, this blog post will introduce a crucial ethical practice in humanitarian communication: the trauma-informed approach. Drawing from my personal experiences with natural disasters, I will explore how this approach can …
