Edna Fernandes on Taking Action for Mental Resilience in Conflict Zones
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Co-founder of Beyond Conflict, Edna Fernandes tells us about what inspired her to move from being a writer and journalist to taking action to help those in conflict zones rebuild their mental resilience. She talks passionately about the inspiration for setting up Beyond Conflict, the people on the ground who are daily experiencing mental anguish from their experiences of terrorism, war and displacement as well as the diverse network of psychiatrists, board members, local partners, advisers and other volunteers who are making Beyond Conflict’s work possible.
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The Beyond Conflict Podcast explores mental resilience in times of crisis. Beyond Conflict is the mental health charity for people in conflict zones. Find out more at www.Beyond-Conflict.co.uk.
The podcast host is Yang-May Ooi, a bestselling author and podcaster who runs a multimedia blog on creativity at www.TigerSpirit.co.uk.
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