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Arts and Minds: Healing Post-Conflict Trauma in the Middle East

In this lecture, panelists including Cléa Daridan (Community Jameel), Venetia Porter (British Museum), Christopher Bailey (WHO), and Rand Abdul Jabbar, working in range of fields come together to reflect on art, culture and well-being in the context of the Middle East. Evidence shows the potential and effectiveness of arts and culture to achieve healthcare outcomes, particularly for those suffering from trauma like refugees in post-conflict contexts. The panel discusses opportunities and challenges of strategically integrating arts to support communities’ mental health in post-conflict contexts. Watch the full lecture here.

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