The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle
ObjectiveThis study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically in the aftermath of the 2020 events, including the catastrophic events of Beirut blast and the concurrent financial meltdown amid the global pandemic.MethodsConducted...
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| author | Elie G. Karam Elie G. Karam Elie G. Karam Mariam El-Jamal Rayane Osman Sana Toukan Ghiwa Ishac Mouawad Josleen Al Barathie |
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| description | ObjectiveThis study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically in the aftermath of the 2020 events, including the catastrophic events of Beirut blast and the concurrent financial meltdown amid the global pandemic.MethodsConducted between July and September 2022, the study interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Lebanese via telephone, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system. Gender-specific bivariate and multivariate models were generated for probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.ResultsHigh rates of mental health disorders emerged — 47.8% screened positive for probable depression, 45.3% for probable anxiety, and 43.5% met the probable diagnosis for PTSD. Multivariate gender-specific analyses revealed no significant associations with governorate, employment status, or marital status, while the financial composite score consistently influenced all disorders.ConclusionLebanon faces a severe mental health crisis, evidenced by elevated rates of probable depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The universal impact of multiple traumas transcends typical determinants, emphasizing the need for nuanced interventions and targeted policy considerations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-21548137f4d64204b02304afabb3ae3f2025-01-14T13:13:59ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychiatry1664-06402025-01-011510.3389/fpsyt.2024.14442451444245The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggleElie G. Karam0Elie G. Karam1Elie G. Karam2Mariam El-Jamal3Rayane Osman4Sana Toukan5Ghiwa Ishac Mouawad6Josleen Al Barathie7Institute for Development, Research, Advocacy, and Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, LebanonDepartment of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Saint George University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonDepartment of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, St George Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut, LebanonInstitute for Development, Research, Advocacy, and Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, LebanonInstitute for Development, Research, Advocacy, and Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, LebanonResearch Department, Ipsos SAL, Beirut, LebanonResearch Department, Ipsos SAL, Beirut, LebanonInstitute for Development, Research, Advocacy, and Applied Care (IDRAAC), Beirut, LebanonObjectiveThis study examines the national prevalence of mental health disorders and their associated factors in Lebanon, specifically in the aftermath of the 2020 events, including the catastrophic events of Beirut blast and the concurrent financial meltdown amid the global pandemic.MethodsConducted between July and September 2022, the study interviewed a nationally representative sample of 1,000 Lebanese via telephone, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system. Gender-specific bivariate and multivariate models were generated for probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.ResultsHigh rates of mental health disorders emerged — 47.8% screened positive for probable depression, 45.3% for probable anxiety, and 43.5% met the probable diagnosis for PTSD. Multivariate gender-specific analyses revealed no significant associations with governorate, employment status, or marital status, while the financial composite score consistently influenced all disorders.ConclusionLebanon faces a severe mental health crisis, evidenced by elevated rates of probable depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The universal impact of multiple traumas transcends typical determinants, emphasizing the need for nuanced interventions and targeted policy considerations.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1444245/fullprevalencePTSDdepressionanxietynational study |
| spellingShingle | Elie G. Karam Elie G. Karam Elie G. Karam Mariam El-Jamal Rayane Osman Sana Toukan Ghiwa Ishac Mouawad Josleen Al Barathie The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle Frontiers in Psychiatry prevalence PTSD depression anxiety national study |
| title | The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle |
| title_full | The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle |
| title_fullStr | The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle |
| title_full_unstemmed | The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle |
| title_short | The aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation: unraveling Lebanon’s unique mental health struggle |
| title_sort | aftermath of multiple trauma on a nation unraveling lebanon s unique mental health struggle |
| topic | prevalence PTSD depression anxiety national study |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1444245/full |
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