Radiance in Pain and Resilience

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Dr Samah Jabr, a consultant psychiatrist practicing in Palestine, serving commu- nities in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, is Head of the Mental Health Unit within the Palestinian Ministry of Health. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University in Washington DC. Dr Jabr is a trainer and supervisor with a special focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mhGAP, and the Istanbul Protocol for the documentation of torture. She frequently consults on program development for international organizations. Her key interests include the rights of prisoners, suicide prevention, and historical trauma.

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This book of collected essays 'pulses with the raw truth of Dr Jabr's frontline work. Her words are a rallying cry for Palestinian liberation.' - Dr Jennifer Mullan, Decolonizing Therapy 'A revolutionary contribution that will transform global mental health and psychiatry. This tour de force is a must read for all global mental health workers, as well as the global social justice community.' - Dr Jess Ghannam, Palestinian-American psychologist and professor 'Dr Samah Jabr, a leading Palestinian mental health professional, is an irreplaceable scholar in times of fascism and genocide. This book is a must read for all.' - Dr Tarek Younis, The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia