Beiruting News

On the occasion of the Mental Health Awareness Month, which falls in
May, Spinneys, in collaboration with Embrace association, organized a workshop as part of the
annual “Flower Festival” in its eighth edition. Within the framework of Spinneys’ activities and
work that support community safety and green initiatives revival, the workshop was held on
Thursday, May 12, at Spinneys’ branch in Hazmieh with the presence of journalists and social
media influencers.
This collaboration aims to shed light on the significance of mental health, which is no less
important than physical health, spread awareness and knowledge about it, and urge the need
to address it and classify it as a priority. In addition to that, the workshop highlights the positive
impact of flowers and green environment on mental health in terms of reducing stress levels
and anxiety, as well as the great benefits of integrating nature in our daily life. Moreover,
studies have shown that surrounding oneself with flowers and greenery enhances the
individual’s mental health, reduces mental fatigue, and improves concentration levels. The
green environment also helps alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, improves mood
and leads to good changes in behavior.
For her part, Ms. Hiba Dandachli, Communications Director at Embrace, said: “We thank
Spinneys for this valuable and successful initiative to spread awareness about the importance
of mental health. Embrace has been working hard for years to break all restrictions related to
the issue of mental health, and to establish it as a basic human right. It also works to provide
high-quality mental health services to all individuals in need of support through the National
Lifeline in Lebanon (1564) for emotional support and suicide prevention hotline, and the
Embrace Mental Health Center, in addition to the support and awareness sessions conducted
by our team in all Lebanese regions.”
Through this event and collaboration as a whole, Spinneys aims to support the Lebanese
community by providing effective solutions and urging its members to talk about mental health
and not hesitate to seek help. Believing that this annual Flower Festival, which continues in
Spinneys, Hazmieh, until late May, could be a hope for the community to recover again.