In Turmoil: a film by refugee women

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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2020 - The Azadi Project in partnership with SIPA, Columbia University and LA World Affairs Council is hosting a one of its kind event - webinar and film screening - highlighting the importance of mental health and psychosocial support for asylum seekers with a special focus on refugee women.

The film, In Turmoil, is filmed by refugee women of the Moria camp in Lesbos, Greece. The 10-minute film is an honest dialogue by four refugee women, who fearlessly share their vulnerability to shed light on the critical aspect of mental health. Through the process of film-making they share their stories of suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety, while fleeing for safety and while seeking asylum. For the first time ever, refugee women give us a glimpse into their minds and lives.

The webinar will be an expert-led discussion focusing on the importance of including mental health awareness and access to psychosocial support (PSS) for asylum-seekers in the asylum-seeking policy of countries. Several scientific and data-driven studies have proven that refugees experiencing mental distress and with no access to PSS have a much lower chance at succeeding during their immigration interviews and hence are at higher risk of deportation.

Panel discussion:
Importance of providing mental health and psychosocial support to asylum seekers

Kaja Perina, the Editor-in-Chief of Psychology Today, U.S's leading mental health magazine will serve as the moderator

Panelists include:

Every.Last.One Executive Director and Co-founder Dr. Amy Cohen

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Senior Manager and psychologist Georgia Karoutzou

The Azadi Project will present a policy paper highlighting the urgent need for inclusion of psychosocial support in governmental asylum policy-making with a special focus on women.

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