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Shock, disbelief and numbness overtook Eman Darwish as she was forced to flee her country.
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The Trauma and Resilience of Afghans: An Interview with Dr. Qais Alemi
Alemi says refugee trauma stems not only from war atrocities, but from cultural dislocation and the loss of language and identity,
Collateral Damage: The Emotional Toll of Trump’s Immigration Policies on Asian Children and Families
An investigation into the trauma caused by ICE and its potential long-term harm in Asian youth.
How the Trauma of Immigration Can Harm the Developing Brain: An Interview with Harvard’s Martin Teicher
Dr. Martin Teicher explains how immigrant trauma and family separation act as toxic stressors, permanently rewiring a child's brain, reducing IQ, and increasing the risk of lifelong mental health challenges.
