Dr. Yara Asi, author and assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, where she studies physical and mental health in conflict-affected and fragile populations. Born in Palestine, Dr. Asi is the author of How War Kills; The Overlooked Threats to our Healthand a New York Times opinion piece titled Gaza is showing us we need new tools to measure trauma. She will talk to us about the many challenges facing researchers who want to understand trauma in Gaza and translate it into policy. (Broadcast on WPKN May 8, 2024)
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