Introduction: A New Era of Learning and Its Psychological Challenges Picture this: you’re a freshman entering the world of higher education. The promise of independence, new friendships, and academic challenges await. But suddenly, the backdrop shifts dramatically as a pandemic reshapes the educational landscape. For many, this sudden dive into an uncharted territory, where classrooms […]
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Decoding the Language of Anxiety in a World Changed by COVID-19
Introduction: Words That Reveal Our Worries Imagine being able to decode someone’s deepest fears just by looking at the words they use. During the whirlwind of the COVID-19 pandemic, a unique research paper titled “Linguistic analysis of health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic” set out to do just that, unlocking the secrets hidden within language […]
Navigating Isolation: Unraveling the Psychological Threads of Self-Quarantining and Social Distancing
Introduction Imagine a world where chatting over a coffee or attending a lively concert suddenly becomes an impossible dream. This was the startling reality faced by billions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost overnight, our lives were dictated by terms like self-quarantining and social distancing, transforming familiar social landscapes into quiet, splintered spaces of solitude. These […]
Navigating Stormy Seas: Mental Health During Lebanon’s Lockdown and Economic Turmoil**
Introduction: A Perfect Storm for Mental Health The COVID-19 pandemic was more than just a global health crisis—it became a catalyst for emotional upheaval and psychological distress for people around the world. While many countries faced challenges during this time, Lebanon was hit particularly hard due to a tumultuous convergence of events. Imagine managing a […]
Understanding the Emotional Journey: Mothers Navigating Through Their Children’s Functional Tic-Like Behaviors
— Introduction: Unraveling the Puzzle of Tic-Like Behaviors Imagine waking up one morning to find that your child, seemingly overnight, has developed sudden movements and sounds that they can’t control—jerking limbs, throat-clearing noises, or facial grimaces that appear out of nowhere. These are not the familiar tics of Tourette Syndrome but something different, something called […]
Navigating the Storm: U.S. Nursing Home Leadership’s Unspoken Challenges and Resilience During COVID-19
Introduction: When the World Changed Inside Nursing Homes The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to pause and recalibrate, but perhaps no environment was as profoundly impacted as nursing homes. All of a sudden, these facilities, typically thought of as safe havens for the elderly, became epicenters of both harm and heroism. Leaders […]
Nurturing the Mind in Tumultuous Times: Insights from the COVID-19 Experience
Introduction: Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of a Pandemic Imagine waking up to a world where everything familiar feels distant, a world changed overnight by an invisible threat. The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an era of uncharted territory, forcing people globally to adapt rapidly to new social norms, isolation, and uncertainty. While much attention has been […]
Navigating the Digital Landscape for Mental Health Support During COVID-19
Introduction: Navigating a New Era in Mental Health When the world was struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, everything—from how we work to how we socialize—was upended. Suddenly, we were confined within the four walls of our homes, logging into meetings from our dining tables and catching up with friends through video calls. But amidst the […]
Navigating the Storm: Understanding the Mental Health of Hospital Staff During Covid-19
Introduction: Behind the Masks – The Human Side of Healthcare As the world watched, waiting anxiously for signs of normalcy amid the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were in the spotlight. These unsung heroes, tasked with battling the virus on the frontlines, faced unprecedented challenges daily. But behind the masks and protective gear, another battle was […]
The Unseen Struggle: How Disruptions Shape the Mental Health Landscape of PhD Students
Introduction: When Academic Dreams Meet Unexpected Roadblocks Imagine you are on the brink of a significant scientific breakthrough, spending countless hours in a lab or buried in a mountain of scholarly articles. Suddenly, a global pandemic hits, disrupting not just your daily routine but also your path forward. This is the reality that faced many […]