49th MEMA Mental Health Across the Life span: From April 19 -22, 2018 American University of Beirut
In accordance with Focus Fund’s core mission, this years 49th MEMA (Middle East…
Enable our children to grow in a healthy school environment where they are included, respected and protected by laws.
Empower children to become self-advocates and participate actively in their care and in projects concerning them.
Create collaborative dynamics between our children and their peers at school and in the community at large.
Promote positive parenting and provide parents of children experiencing difficulties with the needed skills.
Enhance parents’ knowledge; equip them with advocacy & empowerment skills.
Raise awareness among community members regarding children’s mental wellbeing, emotional resilience, and quality learning.
To really tackle and comprehend the scope of the problem and the specific needs of the community through funding research projects.
At least 13% of children worldwide and 25% of those living in the capital of Lebanon suffer from a diagnosable emotional, behavioral or learning problem.
Most common of which are Anxiety and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders.
To empower and effectively care for children with diagnosable social, emotional, behavioral and learning problems.
To improve the emotional resilience, mental health and learning experiences of children throughout Lebanon by actively engaging with parents, teachers, professionals and policymakers to deliver comprehensive and adequate care for those in need and make it AVAILABLE, AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE.
In accordance with Focus Fund’s core mission, this years 49th MEMA (Middle East…
Speaker: Ms. Hala Raad, M. Ed. Senior Special Education Teacher at the Division…