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Lynne Kabbara
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Join date: Mar 9, 2026
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I’m Lynne, an MSc student in Psychology and Neuroscience of the Mind-Body Interface, aiming to pursue a career in research and clinical practice. I’m deeply passionate about the biological basis of mental health disorders and the impacts stress and trauma have on our bodies and health outcomes. I’m also interested in the ways culture, arts and movement can shape health and emotional well-being.
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Lynne
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Kabbara
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Jun 3, 2026 ∙ 5 min
On the Lebanon War, Mental Health, and my Diaspora Experience
I’m sure many of you have been following the war between the US and Iran, have seen the headlines of escalations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East, and are starting to feel some of the implications this war is having on the world. I previously wrote a piece covering my experiences at the beginning of the war in the UAE. Now, I am sharing my perspective again, but this time with a focus on my mother country, Lebanon.
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Mar 9, 2026 ∙ 5 min
The War with Iran: A Perspective from a Gulf State Migrant
As one of the thousands of Levantine migrants (originating from the Levant region, including the countries of Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan etc.) whose families are now in the Gulf in pursuit of a better life, my world shattered the morning of the 28th of February. I had returned home from my studies in the UK for a quick visit with my family and to attend a family event. That morning, my mother woke me up claiming the war had started. “What war?” I asked, certain that my home country
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