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Developing a Self-Help Manual on Discrimination & Mental Health


Discrimination—whether based on ethnicity, gender, disability, or other social factors—has serious psychological consequences. As part of the "Discrimination, It Stops with You!" project, we developed a comprehensive self-help manual to provide individuals with the tools to cope with discrimination-related distress.


Manual Development:

  • Written in English by Dyari S. Hama Amin, ensuring a scientific yet accessible approach.

  • Translated into Kurdish (Sorani) by Marino & Shahen, expanding its reach within the Kurdish-speaking community.

  • Further translated into Kurdish (Badini) and Arabic, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility across linguistic groups.


Key Features of the Manual:

  • Psychological coping strategies for dealing with discrimination

  • Self-care techniques to support mental well-being

  • Empowerment tools to strengthen resilience and self-advocacy

  • Real-life narratives to bridge scientific knowledge with lived experiences

This manual serves as a critical resource for individuals and advocacy groups seeking to combat discrimination while prioritizing mental health.


Project Duration: December 1, 2023, to March 15, 2024

Impact: Created a multilingual resource to support mental well-being among marginalized communities

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