Spoiler alert: this article discusses the plot of a movie. The Joker, directed by Todd Philips, was recently released in October of 2019. The movie stars actor Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker. The film, which became a big hit soon after its release, became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time following its 4th weekend. Plot …
Community-based interventions are interventions that provide a comprehensive approach to a range of numerous issues including social justice, empowerment, and especially mental health. It is an action taken by the community to prevent dysfunction within it and to promote contentment and comfort. This approach is especially useful in communities that are disadvantaged as it provides …
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With the new age of social media, physical contact between friends and family has reached an all-time low. Most of us use technology and social media to connect to people from all across the world. Does this mean that we have lost the ability to effectively communicate? Some argue that it is straying us further apart as we have, over time, lacked effective communication skills while growing more …
Trigger warning: this article discusses the recent tragedy that occurred in Beirut, Lebanon. With what happened recently in Beirut, the international community came together to help those affected by it and to provide aid. The people of Beirut need all the help they can get, now more than ever. Aid in Beirut The international community, …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses PTSD and the recent tragedy in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut, after the recent tragedy, is covered in dust and rubble. People in the capital are sleeping in the shattered remains of their homes during a lethal pandemic with a fraudulent economy. There are little words that could describe the detrimental effects …
On the 4th August, an explosion resulted in a tragic disaster in the city of Beirut, Lebanon. There were numerous casualties and witnesses of whom may face trauma for years to come. The mental health of the those in the country, which had already taken a toll ever since the long nine-month economic crisis, took an …
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Trigger warning: this article discusses the recent, tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. After the recent tragedy that struck Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, survivors not only have to suffer physical injuries, but many mental struggles may follow. Survivors may have a difficult time trying to make sense of what happened and trying to make sense of the loss, destruction, and emotional torment. They …
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As different countries try to deal with the health impacts of COVID-19, a secondary issue that has been created due to this pandemic is the economic crisis. Unemployment is affecting everyone everywhere. With people being put on part-time contracts, being asked to take a leave of absence, and getting fired, this new reality is daunting …
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During these unprecedented times, it is only natural for some of our friends (and ourselves) to experience burnout. More than ever, people have needed space and distance from their daily interactions and activities to reorient themselves and reestablish their presence in their own minds. Therefore, there are some new lessons in store for us regarding …
Trigger warning: this article mentions suicidality. Lebanon is a country in the center of a demoralizing crisis. What started as a movement against decades of fraud and immoral governance in October 2019 has turned into a struggle for fundamental needs. Known for their buoyancy throughout a colossal amount of political and economic strife, the Lebanese …