My research focuses on the knowledge and practice of mental health experts in the areas of education, immigration, trauma treatment and resilience building, from anthropological and historical perspectives. I explore the interactions between professional discourses, cultural and religious narratives, national ethos, and ethics. I am also interested in the cultural and political factors influencing the appearance of new categories of mental disorders and new professional practices, and the interrelations between categorization, stigma, and personal experience within educational contexts.