
The Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services at Koya University
Promoting a learning space for mental health and psychosocial service providers
The Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) at Koya University serves as a space for shared learning and ongoing education to improve the quality of MHPSS services throughout the Kurdistan Region.The Center is supported by two governing boards: the Advisory Board is comprised of government and non-government leaders providing policy leadership and ensuring sustainability. The Technical Board is comprised of local and international experts including practitioners, academics, and activists experienced in the delivery of MHPSS services to conflict-affected communities and survivors of trauma.
- Continuing Education Workshops and Seminars
- Share and foster best practices in MHPSS delivery for helping professionals
Upcoming Workshops, Seminars, and Training
Sorry You Missed It!
- 8/12/16 – Supporting Families and Individuals through Traumatic Grief and Loss
Barbara Hamm Psy.D. and Holly Aldrich, LCSW, Duhok - 5/12/16 – Supporting Families and Individuals through Traumatic Grief and Loss
Barbara Hamm Psy.D. and Holly Aldrich, LCSW, Koya University - 16/11/16 – Self Care for Professionals
Bonnie Miller, LCSW
ADVISORY BOARD
Sherri Kraham Talabany
President, SEED Foundation
Dr. Wali M. Hamad
President, Koya University
Dr. Yousif Goran
Minister of Higher Education
Dr. Rakawt Hama Rashid
Minister of Health
Dr. Noori O. Abdulrahman
Head of the Department of Coordination & Follow-up
TECHNICAL BOARD
Sherri Kraham Talabany
President, SEED Foundation
Ann Knapp
STARS Program Director, SEED Foundation
Dr. Azad Ali
Director, Department of Clinical Psychology, KU
Dr. Nezar Taib Ismet
Director General, Duhok Ministry of Health
Dr. Ahmed Amin
Executive Director, Wchan
Holly Aldrich
LCSW, Director, Center for Homicide Bereavement, Cambridge Health Alliance
Associate Faculty, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Barbara Hamm
Psy. D, Director, Victims of Violence Program, Cambridge Health Alliance Faculty, Harvard Medical School
Salah Barzngy
Country Director, Heartland Alliance
Salah Hassan
Mental Health Director, Wchan Organization for Victims of Human Rights Violations Trauma Rehabilitation and Training Center in Suleymania


