The MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs Participates in an International Conference on Fatigue and Exhaustion Organized by the Saint Joseph University in Beirut

With the increase of daily stress due to the worsening security conditions in the Middle East and the world, it has become necessary to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the need to take care of it.

In this context, the Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut held an international online conference in the field of medical humanities entitled “Fatigue and Exhaustion,” on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with the participation of specialized speakers from various fields and University Professors, and the presence of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, as well as experts, researchers and concerned attendees.

The conference’ sessions focused on the concepts of exhaustion and its causes, as well as its types and repercussions. It also centered around many medical approaches to discuss ways of treatment, through presenting various studies, researches, and experiences.