Idraac

24/08/2026

The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do.

Join us on Sunday, September 20, for the Alzheimer’s Walk, a community event bringing together families, healthcare professionals, organizations, advocates, and community members to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, highlight the importance of early diagnosis, and stand in solidarity with individuals, families, and caregivers affected by the condition.

The walk is organized by IDRAAC, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Alzheimer Association in Lebanon, MIND Clinics, and Minerva Adult Care Center.

Alongside the walk, participating organizations will host booths where you can discover available services and resources, connect with professionals, and learn more about Alzheimer’s, early assessment, and support.

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Waterfront Beirut

🎟️ Tickets are available now — link in bio!

Come walk with us, learn, connect, and help us spread awareness. Every step can make a difference. ❤️

🧠❤️ إذا عرفت بكّير، فيك تعمل أكتر.

انضمّوا إلينا يوم الأحد 20 أيلول في مسيرة الألزهايمر، فعالية مجتمعية تجمع العائلات، واختصاصيي الرعاية الصحية، والمؤسسات، والجهات الداعمة، وأفراد المجتمع بهدف رفع الوعي حول مرض الألزهايمر والخرف، والتأكيد على أهمية التشخيص المبكر، والتضامن مع الأشخاص المصابين وعائلاتهم ومقدّمي الرعاية لهم.

تُنظّم إدراك (IDRAAC) هذه المسيرة بالشراكة مع وزارة الشؤون الاجتماعية، جمعية الألزهايمر لبنان، عيادات MIND، ومركز Minerva Adult Care Center.

وإلى جانب المسيرة، ستستضيف المؤسسات المشاركة أجنحة للتعريف بالخدمات والموارد المتاحة، وإتاحة الفرصة للتواصل مع الاختصاصيين والتعرّف أكثر إلى الألزهايمر وأهمية التقييم المبكر وسبل الدعم.

📅 الأحد 20 أيلول
⏰ من 8:00 حتى 10:00 صباحًا
📍 واجهة بيروت البحرية – Waterfront Beirut

🎟️ التذاكر متوفّرة الآن — رابط شراء التذاكر موجود في الـ Bio!

امشوا معنا، تعلّموا، تواصلوا، وساعدونا في نشر الوعي. كل خطوة بتعمل فرق. ❤️

22/08/2026

Trauma rarely happens in isolation, and neither do its psychological effects.

A recent study by IDRAAC explored how PTSD symptoms may present in Lebanon following multiple collective stressors, including the Beirut Port explosion, COVID-19, and the financial crisis.

Among 1,000 Lebanese adults, the findings highlighted two interconnected dimensions of PTSD symptoms: those more directly linked to a specific traumatic event, and others, such as negative mood, irritability, sleep difficulties, and concentration problems, that may overlap with depression, anxiety, and ongoing stress.

The findings remind us that a questionnaire score may not tell the whole story. Understanding trauma requires looking beyond symptoms to the person’s experiences, environment, and wider context.

At IDRAAC, research continues to contribute to a deeper understanding of mental health in Lebanon and to more context-sensitive approaches to assessment and care.

Reference:
Al Barathie J, Karam EG. Exploratory factor analysis of post traumatic stress disorder checklist for DSM-5: investigating post traumatic stress disorder interconnected dynamics with depression and anxiety in the aftermath of multiple collective stressors. PLOS ONE. 2025 May 8;20(5).

21/08/2026

You don’t have to face difficult moments alone. 💙 If you need someone to listen, IDRAAC’s mental health hotlines are here for you. Reach out, talk, and take that first step toward feeling better.

📞 81 755 606 | 76 100 576

20/08/2026

Finding the right support should be simple, accessible, and within reach. 💙

The CBR Platform connects older people and people with disabilities across Lebanon with the services and support they need, helping make referrals easier, faster, and more effective.

Explore the platform at cbr.idraac.org

20/08/2026

Dr. Hazar Albarazi is a German board-certified psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist specializing in interventional psychiatry and non-invasive brain stimulation. She currently serves as Psychiatry Residency Program Director and Clinical Instructor at Saint George University of Beirut.
She completed her specialist training at the University Hospital of Tübingen, Germany, where she later worked at the Brain Stimulation Center. Her research experience includes clinical trials investigating brain stimulation for depression, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Albarazi is currently pursuing a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University. Through her clinical, academic, and research work with IDRAAC and its partner institutions, she is committed to advancing evidence-based and innovative mental health care in Lebanon.

19/08/2026

On World Humanitarian Day, we honor the people who dedicate their time, energy, and compassion to supporting others in moments of crisis, uncertainty, and hardship. Their work is a reminder that humanitarian action is not only about providing immediate assistance—it is also about protecting dignity, restoring hope, and helping communities feel seen, heard, and supported.

At IDRAAC, we believe that mental health and psychosocial well-being must remain an essential part of every humanitarian response. Behind every emergency are individuals and families carrying experiences of loss, fear, displacement, stress, and uncertainty. Offering a listening ear, creating safe spaces, strengthening community connections, and ensuring access to mental health support can make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Today, we recognize humanitarian workers everywhere and reaffirm the importance of caring for both the visible and invisible needs of those affected by crisis. Because true humanitarian support means caring for the whole person with empathy, dignity, and humanity. 💙

18/08/2026

كل خطوة بتعمل فرق. 💜

بـ20 أيلول، منمشي سوا لندعم الأشخاص المصابين بالألزهايمر وعائلاتن، ولنتذكّر إنّو ما حدا لازم يواجه هالرحلة لوحده.

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18/08/2026

18/08/2026

When words feel hard, creativity can become a voice. 💙

Wojodi Amal is a safe, anonymous space to express what you’re carrying, connect through shared experiences, and find hope in knowing you’re not alone.

Visit wojodiamal.org and let creativity speak.

17/08/2026

Dr. Georges Karam, Executive Director of IDRAAC and MIND Clinics, discusses mental health with host Ralph Doumit this Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 12:00 PM.

Tune in to MFM 101.5 or watch the live stream on the MTV app.