Science for Society: Aftermath of a Disaster: Psychological Well-Being After Traumatic Events
Scientists and advocates share their expertise and perspectives on well-being in collectively traumatic situations.
Speakers
Nikunj Makwana
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNikunj Makwana is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Professional. He is an Assistant Professor at the Special Centre for Disaster Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. His research interests cover public health and disaster management.
Robin Goodwin
University of WarwickRobin Goodwin is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on both individual and collective responses to major stressful events including wars, pandemics, earthquakes and nuclear accidents.
Yanki Yazgan
Yale School of MedicineYanki Yazgan, is a child/adolescent psychiatrist specialized in neurodevelopmental disorders, based in Istanbul. His recent scholarly work has included designing community/school based mental health interventions under extraordinary circumstances. Dr Yazgan is an adjunct faculty at Yale Child Study Center where he completed his clinical training.
