Addressing Stressors in Armenia: Insights from a Recent Symposium
June 30, 2025 - 12:30
On June 27, 2025, a significant symposium took place as part of the annual global webinar hosted by the Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA). The event aimed to address the pressing question of how psychology organizations are currently working to alleviate the intense stressors faced by individuals in Armenia.
The one-hour panel featured six distinguished experts from diverse locations, including Los Angeles, New York, and Yerevan. They engaged in a thoughtful discussion titled “Increasing Cooperation Among Armenian Psychology Organizations.” George Gharibian, a prominent professor, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among various organizations to enhance mental health support in Armenia.
The symposium highlighted the critical need for mental health resources and the role of psychology in fostering resilience within communities. Experts shared innovative strategies and best practices, aiming to create a more cohesive approach to mental health care. The dialogue underscored a collective commitment to addressing the psychological challenges faced by Armenians, particularly in times of crisis.
MORE NEWS
February 21, 2026 - 01:54
Resilience and Reconstruction: What Now?The ongoing integration of over 100,000 displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh into Armenian society presents a profound contemporary case study in resilience, trauma, and social adaptation. This...
February 20, 2026 - 09:54
Frontiers | Relating physical exercise to “lying flat” among Chinese college students: the chain mediation of temporal focus and the sense of meaning in lifeA new study reveals a powerful antidote to the `lying flat` mentality gaining traction among Chinese college students: physical exercise. Faced with intense academic and social competition, many...
February 19, 2026 - 19:57
New Review Challenges the "Just-So Story" Critique of Evolutionary PsychologyFor decades, evolutionary psychology has been dogged by a persistent criticism: that its theories are unfalsifiable `just-so stories,` clever narratives about human nature that cannot be...
February 19, 2026 - 03:07
Holocaust survivor made MBE says ‘nothing can change’ without psychologyHolocaust survivor Lydia Tischler has been formally appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The honour recognises her decades of dedicated service...