Anxiety, depression and PTSD in children and adolescents following the Beirut port explosion

Maalouf, Fadi T.; Haidar, Riwa; Mansour, Fatima; Elbejjani, Martine; Khoury, Joseph El; Khoury, Brigitte; Ghandour, Lilian

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.01.086

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“…It is of great concern that a generation of Lebanese children and youth may experience permanent negative health outcomes as a result of recurrent exposure to stressful life events. 15 , 16 , 17 Prioritizing engagement in PA (as a lifelong habit) might be a solution to alleviate or reduce the negative health consequences of stressful life events. 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 In fact, previous research has shown positive health outcomes when used with individuals who have experienced traumatic events and/or regular life's stressors.…”

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confidence: 99%

Results from the Lebanese 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth

Nader¹,

Hadla²,

Majed³

et al. 2023

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

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Results from the Lebanese 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth

Nader¹,

Hadla²,

Majed³

et al. 2023

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness

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“…Few studies to date tackled mental health following the Beirut Blast. One study found that 44% of healthcare workers were at great risk of developing PTSD following the blast [6] while the other found that 52% of children and adolescents had probable PTSD and 33% probable depression [7].…”

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Post-Traumatic Growth in Survivors within a Close Radius to the Epicenter of the Beirut Blast

Chabbouh,

Fahd,

Chahoud

et al. 2024

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Objectives: On August 4th, 2020, one of the biggest ammonium nitrate explosions took place in Beirut. This study is the first of its kind to examine post-traumatic growth and its relation to post-traumatic stress disorder after 6 months of the Beirut Blast. Methods: This study targeted survivors defined as adults who were in areas affected by infrastructural damage at the time of the blast (within a 4.1 km radius from the epicenter). A total of 322 participants were recruited. Validated Arabic versions of the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (Short Form), Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist Civilian version were employed. Results: Of the participants, 75.8% had post-traumatic stress disorder and 79.8% had depression. Almost all survivors showed a degree of growth. Individuals with PTSD had 6 PTG degrees higher compared to the group without PTSD. Appreciation for life was the highest-scored PTG domain. There was no association between PTG and depression. Almost 5 degrees of higher PTG was seen in females, participants who had no children, and those who were <1.6 km at the time of the blast. Discussion: Our findings are consistent with available literature on other disasters around the world. Unlike resilience, PTG is highly related to the development of PTSD. Possible common underpinnings for the development of PTSD and PTG are discussed. PTG may be a useful target for psychotherapeutic approaches. Conclusion: Beirut blast survivors have an extremely high burden of psychiatric disorders that were left unaddressed after 6 months of the event. While most people had a degree of post-traumatic growth, this was especially higher in those with PTSD. Future efforts should focus on the clinical and social implications of PTG in Lebanon.

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“…The prior puts them at greater risk for developing mental health problems which raises the need for school psychology services. A national household study conducted between February 2018 and November 2018 investigated psychopathology in a sample of 1517 children and of adolescents in Lebanon, and found that, while 33% of the sample displayed at least one psychiatric disorder, only 5% sought professional help (Maalouf, Alrojolah, et al, 2022; Maalouf, Haidar et al, 2022). This highlights the existence of a wide gap between mental health needs and mental health help seeking in children.…”

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“…This highlights the existence of a wide gap between mental health needs and mental health help seeking in children. In a more recent study examining probable disorders in children and adolescents following the Beirut port explosion, the findings reported high rates for anxiety (64%), PTSD (52%), and depression (33%), yet 61.5% did not seek help (Maalouf, Alrojolah, et al, 2022; Maalouf, Haidar et al, 2022).…”

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School‐based psychologists in Lebanese schools: An exploratory analysis of their professional profile

Mansour

Mashmoushi²,

Dirani

2023

Psychology in the Schools

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The increased interest in school psychology has been accompanied with an expansion of in‐house psychological and rehabilitation services worldwide and in Lebanon. This study aims to explore current practices of school‐based psychologists in Lebanese schools in an attempt to understand their role and inform the design of national strategies. A mixed methods design was used including a review of existing academic curricula, laws and regulations and published local research studies; interviews with stakeholders, and a survey filled by school‐based psychologists. In addition, 7 university curricula, 7 theses, and 3 dissertations were reviewed, 14 stakeholders were interviewed and 49 school‐based psychologists filled the survey. Conclusions suggest that there is no consensus about the title of this profession and its scope of practice, and the required knowledge and training to practice. This study highlighted the need to further make strategic decisions and establish this professional profile, in addition to making the needed amendments to the university curricula and the legal framework of the rules and regulations.

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Anxiety, depression and PTSD in children and adolescents following the Beirut port explosion

Cited by 18 publications

References 19 publications

Results from the Lebanese 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth

Results from the Lebanese 2022 report card on physical activity for children and youth

Post-Traumatic Growth in Survivors within a Close Radius to the Epicenter of the Beirut Blast

School‐based psychologists in Lebanese schools: An exploratory analysis of their professional profile

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