Samah Jabr

Dr. Samah Jabr, Chair of the Palestinian Mental Health Unit and an experienced Psychiatrist, shares her insights on the psychological toll of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. She discusses the dehumanization and trauma inflicted on the Palestinian people and the challenges faced by mental health professionals in war conditions. The conversation highlights the resilience of the community and the impact of psychological warfare, while emphasizing the need for international solidarity and culturally appropriate mental health interventions.

Samah Jabr, Palestinian psychiatrist and author focused on mental health under occupation. She explores how political violence shapes symptoms and memory. Short talks cover colonial language, community-led healing in Gaza, the concept of iptila as agency in tribulation, reframing sumud as gritty relational practice, and practical ways to sustain care and testimony.

Dr. Samah Jabr, a psychiatrist and head of mental health services in the West Bank, offers a harrowing look into the unending trauma faced by Gaza's children. She discusses the dire psychological impact of ongoing conflict, emphasizing their struggles with PTSD and survival amidst devastation. Jabr highlights the resilience of young individuals like 15-year-old Hossam, while addressing the urgent need for trauma-informed care. The conversation also frames their suffering as a continuous colonial trauma, affecting generations and stifling their ability to heal.