An Overview of Syrian Refugees in Jordan: The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among Syrian Refugees

Name: An Overview of Syrian Refugees in Jordan: The Prevalence of Mental Disorders among Syrian Refugees
Start: 2025-04-10T11:00:00+03:00
Location: J. Kovalevskio auditorija

Schedule

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC+03:00

Location

J. Kovalevskio auditorija | Vilnius, VL

About the lecture:
The lecture provides an in-depth overview of the Syrian refugee crisis in Jordan, focusing on the mental health challenges faced by this vulnerable population. It explores the prevalence of mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, among Syrian refugees, highlighting the impact of displacement, trauma, and socio-economic hardships. The discussion also examines the existing mental health services and interventions available to refugees, as well as the barriers to accessing care. By shedding light on these critical issues, the lecture aims to underscore the urgent need for targeted mental health support and policy initiatives to address the psychological well-being of Syrian refugees in Jordan.
About the speaker:
Dr. Fawwaz Ayoub Momani is a distinguished Professor of Psychological Counseling at Yarmouk University in Jordan and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Jordan Journal of Educational Sciences*. With a wealth of expertise in forced migration, he previously directed the Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Forced Migration Studies Centre at Yarmouk University. Dr. Momani is a prolific scholar, having authored over 90 publications on psychosocial issues, including approximately 40 focused on forced migration. He is an active member of the T20 Task Force on Forced Migration and has collaborated with international teams to address educational needs in migration contexts. His extensive participation in global conferences and his success in securing grants, such as the EU-Horizon-2020-funded TRAFIG Project, underscore his significant contributions to refugee studies and host community integration.