11 min

Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic: Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan Alfaisal MedHub Podcasts

    • Medicine

Guest: Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan

Host: Dr. Aseel El-Jabali

Script Writer: Dr. Saima Fakih

Script Editor: Dr. Maha Alzahrani and Dr. Maram bin Mahfodh

Sound Editor: Dr. Haroon Ahmed Javaid 



The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have had a significant impact on people’s mental health. One such population particularly at risk is the youth. The International Adolescent Health Week, which is being celebrated between March 21-27, 2021 focuses on this rising issue with their theme: Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic.

Join us on this episode with our host, Dr. Aseel El-Jabali, an International Adolescent Health Week 2021 Ambassador from Saudi Arabia, and our very esteemed guest, Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan, Consultant Adolescent Medicine, Interim Chief Medical Officer and Chairwoman of the Department of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine at Aldara Hospital and Medical Center, as they discuss the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of young people and shed light on ways this issue can be tackled.

Guest: Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan

Host: Dr. Aseel El-Jabali

Script Writer: Dr. Saima Fakih

Script Editor: Dr. Maha Alzahrani and Dr. Maram bin Mahfodh

Sound Editor: Dr. Haroon Ahmed Javaid 



The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession have had a significant impact on people’s mental health. One such population particularly at risk is the youth. The International Adolescent Health Week, which is being celebrated between March 21-27, 2021 focuses on this rising issue with their theme: Adolescent Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic.

Join us on this episode with our host, Dr. Aseel El-Jabali, an International Adolescent Health Week 2021 Ambassador from Saudi Arabia, and our very esteemed guest, Prof. Dr. Fadia AlBuhairan, Consultant Adolescent Medicine, Interim Chief Medical Officer and Chairwoman of the Department of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine at Aldara Hospital and Medical Center, as they discuss the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of young people and shed light on ways this issue can be tackled.

11 min