| ID | 144594 |
| Title Proper | Pathological optimist |
| Other Title Information | one man's vision for Palestinian well-being |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aaron, Paul Gaston |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This short biography of Dr. Eyad El Sarraj, the founder of the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, describes his formative experiences under Israeli occupation, his education, and his professional life, including interactions with Palestinian and Israeli colleagues. El Sarraj's vision of collective resistance, his stubborn ‘pathological optimism,’ and his devotion to the dignity and well-being of his patients and the people of the Gaza Strip in the face of unrelenting Israeli state violence are colorfully described by his colleague and long-time friend Paul Aaron. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 45, No.2; Winter 2016: p.109-119 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Palestine Studies 2016-03 45, 2 |
| Key Words | Military Occupation ; Gaza Community Mental Health Programme ; Eyad El Sarraj ; Violence Resistance |