When Fear Takes Over: Panic Attacks Demystified

by lamsa.org | Nov 23, 2024 | Gabrielle Azar, Mental health

When Fear Takes Over: Panic Attacks Demystified By Gabrielle Azar   Medical student at Balamand University      “The best use of creativity is imagination. The worst use of creativity is anxiety.” – Deepak Chopra. “There is hope, even when your brain tells...

Dual Struggles: Understanding How Mental Health Issues Drive Substance Use

by lamsa.org | Nov 9, 2024 | Melissa Barakat, Mental health

Dual Struggles: Understanding How Mental Health Issues Drive Substance Use  By Melissa Barakat Guest author | Medical student at Saint George University of Beirut      One in four adults with mental health disorders also struggle with substance use. Common...

Winter Depression: Can I Do Something About It?

by lamsa.org | Nov 2, 2024 | Laila Al Akel, Mental health

Winter Depression: Can I Do Something About It?  By Laila Al Akel Medical student at Balamand University      “So, you see, while some perceive winter as a festive time when their worlds are blanketed by the purity of the snow, others feel that they are being...

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...