by lamsa.org | Jan 16, 2021 | Mental health, Rana Al Achkar
Specific Phobias: Not Your Average Fear! By Rana Al Ashkar LAMSA Ambassador Reading Time: 5 minutes Imagine a fifteen years old girl hating to visit her best friend’s house just because of her small little kitten. Well that’s weird, isn’t it? To some...
by lamsa.org | Jan 9, 2021 | Céline Chaaya, Mental health
Generalized Anxiety Disorder By Celine Chaaya LAMSA Ambassador Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and...
by lamsa.org | Jan 2, 2021 | Diane I. Ghanem, Mental health
OCD and OCPD, What’s the Difference? By Dane I. Ghanem LAMSA Board Member Reading Time: 5 minutes Living in a world where everything has to be “just right”, societies highly value self-discipline, attention to detail, control and perseverance. However,...
by lamsa.org | Nov 28, 2020 | LAMSA, Mental health
Panic Disorder By LAMSA Reading Time: 4 minutes Panic disorder is characterized by unexpected, spontaneous (with no known precipitating reason) panic attacks. Their frequency is variable, ranging from several attacks per day to only a few per year. Panic...
by lamsa.org | Nov 21, 2020 | Mental health, Yves-Najem Mrad
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) By Yves-Najem Mrad LAMSA Ambassador Reading Time: 3 minutes People who have witnessed the Beirut Blast are at high risk of developing PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is triggered by the exposure to a...
by lamsa.org | Nov 16, 2020 | LAMSA, Mental health
Join Our Forum By LAMSA Reading Time: 1 minutes Our forum provides you with the opportunity to share your personal stories and experiences and to inspire and support others regarding their mental health or substance use issues. (No medical advice; if you...
