GENXZ is a miniseries hosted by Sarah Al Asmar that tackles Lebanese political, economic and social issues from a youth perspective.

For this episode Sarah is joined by Amira Kazoun, USJ MA graduate in clinical psychology and president of the university's mental health club.

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Timestamps:

1:57 Sense of belonging

3:47 Civil war

7:47 Busy surviving

10:03 Mental health awareness

17:17 Lebanese context

20:49 Stigmatized

24:10 Generational trauma

27:04 National identity

30:26 ‘Triggering’

35:57 Humor & healing

40:06 Finland

43:21 Discomfort

46:06 Pain

50:26 Professional help

53:53 Limits

59:01 Prevention