Former Syrian Prisoners Reenact Their Experiences on Stage
In a new play performed in London, actors who were incarcerated in Adra prison convey the terror, boredom, and claustrophobia of their lives, from arrest to release.
Teachers Can Help Refugee Students’ Mental Health, Report Says
A UNESCO policy paper calls on schools and teachers to detect and treat the mental-health problems of refugee pupils. Many of the recommendations are relevant to universities.
What Science Says About Getting Good Sleep
Sleep scientists say research points to specific measures people can take to get a better night’s rest.
Sleepless in Beirut: A Health Risk
The Lebanese capital comes alive at night, but experts warn that too many late nights come with health risks.
Patterns of Disease Are Changing in the Arab World
Non-communicable diseases associated with lifestyle and environment are on the rise, but disease patterns vary greatly by income levels and, in some cases, gender.
A Circus School Celebrates Palestinian Identity
The organization gives young Palestinians a voice in their homeland, and shares their heritage locally and abroad.
Mental-Health Care on Arab Campuses is Increasing—Slowly
Some universities in the Middle East have added services based on Western models. Others offer no services at all.
Study To Map Mental-Health Needs of Lebanese Youth
Researchers will conduct a nationwide survey as a first step toward increasing access to care.
Anxiety and Depression Often Shadow Arab Youth
Mental health is a significant problem across the Middle East, experts say, but treatment and support often are not easy to find.
Syrian Children Are Deeply Disturbed By War, Report Says
Save the Children study shows the scale of the problem and the need for psychological health care for refugee children.
