The Impact of Trauma on Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations: Connecting the dots

by lamsa.org | Oct 26, 2024 | Chakib Khoury, Substance Use

The Impact of Trauma on Substance Use in Vulnerable Populations: Connecting the dots  By Chakib Khoury Medical student at Balamand University      Trauma carves scars that pave the way towards addiction; a healthy community is often the main push out of this...

Mothers in the Crossfire: The Hidden Struggles of Postpartum Mental Health in War Zones

by lamsa.org | Oct 18, 2024 | Mental health, Perla Moussa

Mothers in the Crossfire: The Hidden Struggles of Postpartum Mental Health in War Zones  By Perla Moussa Medical student at Balamand University      Introduction War, with its relentless destruction, leaves no segment of society untouched. Amidst the towering...

War Effects on Your Eating Habits: What Can You Do About it?

by lamsa.org | Oct 12, 2024 | Laila Al Akel, Mental health

War Effects on Your Eating Habits: What Can You Do About it?  By Laila Al Akel Medical student at Balamand University      “Food is medicine, and the right kind of a relationship with food can make a positive impact on your health.” – Hayley Hobson Why might our...

The Psychological Impact of Displacement and Its Effects on Pregnancy Outcomes During Wartime

by lamsa.org | Oct 5, 2024 | Maribel Beainy, Mental health

The Psychological Impact of Displacement and Its Effects on Pregnancy Outcomes During Wartime  By Maribel Beainy Medical Student at Balamand University      “The greatest joy of my life has been the joy of being a mother. And I can’t imagine a more...

Coping with Conflict: Managing the Psychological Impact of War

by lamsa.org | Sep 27, 2024 | Gabrielle Azar, Mental health

Coping with Conflict: Managing the Psychological Impact of War  By Gabrielle Azar Medical student at Balamand University       “Wars are not paid for in wartime, the bill comes later.” – Benjamin Franklin   The scars of war aren’t always visible. Armed conflicts...