Beirut at tipping point in mental health crisis
Health workers warn of a national emergency after huge explosion on top of coronavirus pandemic
24 August 2020 - 17:25
Beirut — More than two weeks after a huge explosion tore through Beirut killing 181 people and leaving entire neighbourhoods in ruins, Sandra Abinader still jumps at the slightest sound. “The other day, I was trying to open a jar and the popping sound made me jump back and scream. I felt for a second I needed to run away.”
Despite recognising the magnitude of her ordeal, Sandra, 18, said she is not interested in seeking professional help. “We’re used to dealing with our problems on our own,” she said, stoically...
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