# Mental Health Among Lebanese Refugees in Syria

**Authors:** Ahmad Al-Bitar, Israa Tellawi, Omran Janoud, Kinda Al Issa, Haya Deeb, Hassan Fawaz, Youssef Latifeh

PMC · DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.52793 · JAMA Network Open · 2026-01-07

## TL;DR

This study examines mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems among Lebanese refugees in Syria.

## Contribution

It provides insights into the mental health status of a specific refugee population in Syria.

## Key findings

- The study identifies high prevalence rates of anxiety and depression among the refugees.
- Sleep disturbances are commonly reported, indicating poor mental health outcomes.

## Abstract

This cross-sectional study assesses anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance among a population of Lebanese refugees in Syria.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** anxiety (MONDO:0005618), depression (MONDO:0002050), sleep disturbance (MONDO:0100081)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** injury (MESH:D014947), sleep disturbance (MESH:D012893), Depression (MESH:D003866), Insomnia (MESH:D007319), Anxiety (MESH:D001007), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (MESH:C000726808)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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## References

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