The Palestinian population has been exposed to a series of traumatic events, including imprisonment, torture and human rights abuse, house demolitions, land confiscation, movement restrictions and the indignities of unemployment and under-employment and many other traumatic events.

Also, the Palestinians are living in extremely difficult socioeconomic conditions, and they are daily experiencing violence and trauma while living in Palestine. The impact of the violence was all encompassing. Family functioning was significantly affected, and individuals experienced such problems as psychological trauma, depression, social exclusion, and economic deprivation.

These conditions affected the mental health of the Palestinian people as the mental health disorders constitute one of the largest health problems in Palestine they are a source of much frustration and tension and can have an immense psychological impact.

Dr. Fayez Mahamid from the University's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences in cooperation with local and international researchers, carried out several research studies in the field of psychology and the mental health in general, and applied psychology in particular (mental health treatment programs, therapeutic counseling and interventions).

To learn more about these research studies, please visit the following links: