Category: Better Living
Social distancing: It might be necessary, but it isn’t easy
What have you been doing to maintain your mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak? Video:.
Bisri Dam project to resume, says cabinet during lockdown
Activists say the Bisri Dam will lead to an “environmental genocide” and fear further mismanagement of Lebanon’s water resources.
Quarantunes: The local, alternative songs we’re listening to right now
Nothing’s easy about being stuck in quarantine, but these local (well, sometimes regional) tunes might.
COVID-19: Amchit initiative alleviates logistical catastrophe for hospitals
The bold program in Amchit is setting the standard for others to follow.
COVID-19: Pets ditched on Beirut streets, animal welfare groups swamped
On misinformation and the economic hardships of both pet owners and animal welfare groups in Lebanon.
Italy calls for new wave of doctors in fight against coronavirus
Could Italy’s problems also arise in Lebanese hospitals?
The latest trials in search of a cure for COVID-19
The only protective measure against the virus is a vaccine, which has yet to be developed and cannot be given until it meets WHO’s criteria.
Forgetting “refugees” during COVID-19
COVID-19 has brought to the surface social inequalities for which “refugees” and the less advantaged are not morally responsible.
How to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
And a list of reliable resources for all kinds of support and information on coronavirus.
What can be done to lessen mental health difficulties during Lebanon’s economic crisis?
The full impact of the current economic crisis on mental health in Lebanon remains to be seen, but reports of negative effects have already emerged.