Students' Mental Health in Lebanon in Times of COVID-19

Investigators:
Dr. Dinah Ayna (AUBMC)
Dr. Christo El Morr (York University, Canada)
Ms. Reem Hoteit (AUB)
Dr. Maya Romani  (AUBMC)
Dr. Imad Bou-Hamad (AUB)
Dr. Sahar Hijazi (Lebanese University)

Mental Health Support Resources for student

If you are an AUB or a Lebanese University student and would like to consult with a mental health professional,  the following resources and counseling sessions are available to you through:

• AUB Counseling Center (free for AUB students only): location: room 210 in West Hall; contact email: [email protected]; website: https://www.aub.edu.lb/SAO/Pages/Counseling- Center.aspx.
• AUBMC Department of Psychiatry (covered by HIP for up to 8 sessions): location: ACC building, 4th floor; contact phone number: 01759620.
• Nehna Haddak Initiative that provides counseling and psychological support to all people living in Lebanon free of charge. Contact Email: [email protected] ; Hotline (WhatsApp): 81648150 ; Facebook page: B+ نحنا حدك-  https://www.facebook.com/NehnaHadakBP/ ; 

If you are covered by insurance other than HIP, you can call your insurance agency to inquire about mental health coverage and referrals to mental health professionals.
If you feel you are in need of immediate assistance, you can call the Embrace Lifeline at 1564 or go to the nearest emergency room.​