by lamsa.org | Feb 22, 2025 | Melissa Barakat, Mental health
The Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Schizophrenia: Risks and Mechanisms By Melissa Barakat Guest author | Medical student at Balamand University of Beirut Introduction Cannabis is widely used for both recreational and medicinal purposes, yet its...
by lamsa.org | Feb 15, 2025 | Mental health, Venise Abi-Kheir
The Link Between Anxiety and Abdominal Pain in Teens and Young Adults By Venise Abi-Kheir Guest author | Medical student at Balamand University of Beirut Introduction Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects teenagers and young adults, often...
by lamsa.org | Feb 8, 2025 | Laila Al Akel, Mental health
Why Do Some People Eat Their Hair? Understanding Trichotillomania and Trichophagia By Laila Al Akel Medical student at Balamand University “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about...
by lamsa.org | Jan 25, 2025 | Chakib Khoury, Mental health
Overcoming Post-Surgical Opioid Addiction: Real-Life Examples of Recovery By Chakib Khoury Medical student at Balamand University Introduction Post-surgical opioid addiction is a growing concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. While opioids are...
by lamsa.org | Jan 18, 2025 | Melissa Barakat, Mental health
The Teen Brain and Addiction: Why Adolescents Are More At Risk By Melissa Barakat Guest author | Medical student at Saint George University of Beirut Adolescence is a critical stage of brain development, making teens more vulnerable to impulsive decisions...
by lamsa.org | Dec 7, 2024 | Maribel Beainy, Mental health
The Silent Epidemic: How Chronic Stress Disrupts Women’s Hormones and Health By Maribel Beainy Medical student at Balamand University “You can’t always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes inside.”-Wayne Dyer “Stress doesn’t...
