Student’s Suicide Highlights Lack of Mental-Health Services in Yemeni Universities
The suicide of a talented student at Sana’a University has drawn attention to the lack of psychiatrists and psychological support services in the war-torn country.
Iraqi Universities’ Psychological Support Units Struggle to Meet Needs
Psychological support and counseling units at Iraqi universities suffer from a shortage of qualified providers and inadequate facilities.
Lebanese University President Confronts a Difficult Reality
Bassam Badran, president of the Lebanese University, spoke to Al-Fanar Media about the crises facing the institution and how he’s trying to deal with them.
Egyptian Scholar Is Honored for Cancer Research in Germany
The Egyptian scholar Sara Hegy Ahmed overcame depression and stereotypes about women on her journey to cancer research successes.
Lebanese Students Find Mental Health Support Through Their Universities
A financial crisis and Covid-19 add to the stress in Lebanese students’ lives. Universities are responding with programmes to help them.
Artists’ Mental Health and Drama Therapy Attract Attention at Film Festival
A panel at Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival explored a new focus among performers, directors, and others on the psychological well-being of actors.
Suicide Risk on Gaza Campuses Is Growing, Studies Suggest
Studies show a high rate of suicidal behavior among students at Gaza’s universities, where mental health services remain scarce despite efforts to improve them.
Islamic University of Gaza to Offer First Psychiatry Diploma
War and economic deprivation threaten the mental well-being of Gaza’s two million people but there is a huge shortage of psychiatric help
Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Many Medical Students in Sudan, Study Finds
In a country beset by educational disruptions, social anxiety disorder is prevalent among medical students, a new study finds.
Beyond Scholarships: Providers Tend to Refugees’ Psychological Needs, Too
Organizations that offer scholarships to Syrian refugees find that psychosocial support is also needed to help them thrive.
