Dear Friends,
As you celebrate this holiday season with family and friends, please consider contributing to the mental health rehabilitation of Armenian children, soldiers, and their families in need.
Armenian Behavioral Science Students (ABSS) is partnering with The Association for Trauma Outreach and Prevention (ATOP) MeaningfulWorld to support individuals' mental health in Armenia and Artsakh. ATOP MeaningfulWorld is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) affiliated with the United Nations Department of Global Communication. Since 1988, Humanitarian Outreach Teams have hosted over 20 missions to rehabilitate survivors of traumatic events in Armenia and Artsakh.
Following the 2020 war in Artsakh, ATOP MeaningfulWorld has impacted hundreds of lives through its diverse set of projects, such as:
- Preparing the launching of a Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Sponsoring children in need and expanding to supporting elders in need
- Engaging elders with children in daycare centers for generational transmission of meaning-making
- Campaigning on transforming Horizontal Violence (lifting one another up)
Pictured above: ATOP MeaningfulWorld’s past missions to Armenia
With your tax-deductible donations, ATOP MeaningfulWorld will be able to continue its projects in Armenia/Artsakh and provide psychological support to hundreds of more individuals.
Every penny counts. Those of you who donate to support our cause - we will be forever grateful for your kindness.
Make your tax-deductible donation today. This simple act of kindness only takes a couple of minutes out of your day, yet it will transform the lives of many.
Thank you in advance for your support. Wishing all of you a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season!
All the best,
Kristina Khrimian
Founder and President of ABSS
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About ABSS
Armenian Behavioral Science Students (ABSS) is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting the behavioral sciences for students of all levels and connecting the diaspora to provide mental health support for Armenian individuals in need. So far, ABSS has 60 members from 14 US states and Armenia. Compared to the United States and other privileged countries, Armenia and Artsakh are immensely behind on their mental health support levels. Our approach is to connect behavioral science experts with students to gain experience and knowledge, and to raise funds for psychological aid to individuals in need in Armenia and Artsakh.
ABSS mentors include:
- Dr. Harold Takooshian - Professor at Fordham University
- Dr. Ani Kalayjian - Founder and President of ATOP MeaningfulWorld
- Dr. John Boghosian Arden - Author
- Dr. Hrant Avanesyan - Professor at Yerevan State University
Pictured above: ABSS first webinar in September 2022
Additional Resources
ABSS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armenian_bss
ATOP MeaningfulWorld Website: http://meaningfulworld.com/
ATOP MeaningfulWorld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meaningfulworld.atop
ATOP MeaningfulWorld YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_a4eBBxmAzKuLxx0KSow_w