 Other Research Adaptation and Validation Studies
Throughout its research history, IDRAAC members have adapted many instruments to Lebanese-Arabic language, ranging from self administered, semi-structured to structured interviews. These include the Diagnostic Interview Schedule, and the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, the most common used structured interviews in the mental health field. Moreover, the prolonged war experience in Lebanon made it necessary to design an instrument that measures exposure to Lebanon war events in order to study its relation to mental health disorders. Thus, the War Events Questionnaire was designed by our group to assess both the objective and the subjective war experiences among the Lebanese. To view the list of publications from the above studies please click here. For more information, please contact us
Issues and Reviews in Psychiatric Research Diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders have gained the attention of mental health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, epidemiologists …) for many years. Several important yardsticks have been designed including Feigner Criteria, Research Diagnostic Criteria, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria. Several treatment theories have also been forwarded such as cognitive behavioral strategies, debriefing, and stress inoculation training. Moreover, the availability and accessibility of mental health resources (professionals, facilities, training…) have always been a concern and an important research topic for many decades. As part of their research work, IDRAAC members have explored the existing diagnostic criteria, treatment of mental health disorders and the availability of services in the Arab world through field trials, clinical observations and review of literature.
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SSS StudyIDRAAC, in coordination with the Higher Council for Children, Ministry of Social Affairs, and supported by Handicap International and European Commission Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO), conducted a comprehensive mapping of psychosocial services provided to children and adolescents during and after the July 2006 war and identified the stake holders by contacting all municipalities in the South of Lebanon and Southern Suburbs of Beirut. This information was delivered to the Higher Council for Children, Handicap International, and key organizations in a report containing all the findings from this mapping and a presentation of the results was part of the above mentioned workshop. English SummaryArabic SummaryFor Full report please contact us at idraac@idraac.org
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