Mental Health
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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,…
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A Circus School Celebrates Palestinian Identity
The organization gives young Palestinians a voice in their homeland, and shares their heritage locally and abroad.
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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.
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Study To Map Mental-Health Needs of Lebanese Youth
Researchers will conduct a nationwide survey as a first step toward increasing access to care.
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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…
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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.
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