Expanded Barik Al Amal Gives Lebanese Public Wider Access to Plain-Language Mental Health Information
Barik Al Amal, a digital psychoeducation initiative led by Beirut clinical psychologist Yusra Imad, has expanded to give the Lebanese public wider access to plain-language mental health information, the practice announced.
BEIRUT, Lebanon — November 6, 2026 — People in Lebanon seeking clear, reliable information about mental health now have broader access through the expansion of Barik Al Amal, a digital psychoeducation initiative led by licensed clinical psychologist Yusra Imad, the practice announced Friday.
The initiative publishes mental health information for the public, with the expansion intended to widen access to plain-language material on anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties and major life transitions. The materials are distributed digitally and are separate from the clinical services offered to individual clients.
"Psychoeducation is not a substitute for therapy, but it can help people recognize when they need it and what to expect when they seek it," Imad said in a statement. "Barik Al Amal was created to put reliable information in front of people who may not otherwise encounter it."
For organizations and community groups, the practice also offers corporate mental health workshops, employee well-being programs and sexual education sessions.
According to the practice, each therapeutic engagement begins with an assessment of the client's concerns, circumstances and goals. Treatment plans are developed individually and may combine practical CBT techniques with exploration of personal history, family dynamics and relationship patterns. When clinically indicated, the practice coordinates with psychiatric professionals.
Imad's professional background includes psychiatric nursing, psychological counseling and university student welfare work, according to the practice. She said that experience informs both her clinical work and the workplace programs, which are designed for employers seeking to address employee mental health.
The practice operates in Lebanon, where demand for psychological services has grown in recent years alongside increased public discussion of mental health. Imad said the practice accepts referrals for individuals, couples, families and organizations.
Barik Al Amal content is available through the practice's website. Imad said additional psychoeducation materials are planned for release over the coming months, though she did not specify a schedule or the number of publications planned.
About Yusra Imad
Yusra Imad is a licensed clinical psychologist, CBT psychotherapist and analytical-systemic therapist based in Beirut, Lebanon. Her professional background includes psychiatric nursing, psychological counseling, university student welfare and mental health advocacy. She maintains a private practice serving individuals, couples, families and organizations, and operates Barik Al Amal, a digital psychoeducation initiative.
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