Dr. Sophia Banu’s Career Chronicle

Explore key moments from Dr. Banu’s professional journey — from global fieldwork to groundbreaking research, public speaking, and mental health advocacy. These highlights showcase her commitment to trauma-informed care, refugee mental health, and global service.

Featured Milestones

  • Keynote: Refugee Trauma & Recovery

    Delivered keynote at the Global Refugee Forum addressing the long-term impact of displacement and trauma on mental health.

  • Harvard Mental Health Leadership Summit

    Invited panelist discussing cross-cultural psychiatry and global leadership in trauma-focused care.

  • Emergency Mental Health Camp in Turkey

    Led a humanitarian response team following the earthquake in Türkiye, offering trauma care to children and families.

  • UNHCR Mental Health Framework Contributor

    Contributed to the development of a global trauma care framework in collaboration with UNHCR and WHO.

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