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Lebanon struggles with high suicide rates

Mohamad Chreyteh
May 25, 2023

Lebanon has been unstable for nearly four years amid economic meltdown and political turmoil that has affected everything, including mental health. Recently, Lebanon has seen a troubling rise in deaths by suicide.

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If you are suffering from emotional strain or suicidal thoughts, do not hesitate to seek professional help. You can find information on where to find such help, no matter where you live in the world, at this website: https://www.befrienders.org/

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