Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and first lockdown in Lebanon: Risk factors and daily life difficulties in a multiple-crises setting.
Martine ElbejjaniSara MansourRawan A HammoudCatrina ZiadeBatoul AssiAhmad AssiSamya El SayedRita El HachemHala KerbagePublished in: PloS one (2024)
Results show that mental health burden in Lebanon during the first lockdown (when the COVID-19 outbreak was still minimal) is among the highest reported worldwide and highlight elevated emotional and financial tolls and widespread impact on daily life. In this high-burden and multiple-challenges context, results suggest an important role for the healthcare body, knowledge, and trust in the institutions managing the response.