Ghida Kassir

MD, Psychiatrist. Assistant prof of psychiatry at Queen’s University and staff psychiatrist at KHSC

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

When one degree isn’t enough! 🎓🎓
Proud of my brother for graduating with his MD/PhD from MUSC!
I had the honor of sharing the stage and officially hooding him while representing my alma mater @AUB_Lebanon!
Next step: ENT residency at Vanderbilt University!
Proud sister moment🤍

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@RhonaBalfour6 Very unfortunate as we know that nutritional rehab is key, and the earlier the better. Escalating the level of care with no delay, as scary as that sounds, is essential when outpatient support has failed , but I know that that also is not always an option

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

When patients (or parents) ask me to write a prescription for the best treatment for anorexia nervosa, I write one simple word: FOOD. It’s a powerful reminder that, especially in the starved phase, nutritional rehabilitation is not just part of the treatment- it is THE treatment.

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

Pleased to be part of the upcoming culturally adapted CBT-E training,in collaboration with CREDO-Oxford. Healthcare professionals in the Arab region working with individuals experiencing eating disorders are encouraged to register!
https://t.co/YQKQdOCX3a

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

Pleased to be part of the upcoming culturally adapted CBT-E training,in collaboration with CREDO-Oxford. Healthcare professionals in the Arab region working with individuals experiencing eating disorders are encouraged to register!
https://t.co/YQKQdOCX3a

[Carine el Khazen @Carine47273673]

🌍🧠 CBT-E Online Training is live!
In collaboration with CREDO – Oxford
🇦🇪 Tailored for the Arab world
✅ 3 tracks | Supervision & certification included

📅 Starts Sept 26
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/PzEKCuwCWv
#CBTE #MentalHealth

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

In this case report, we describe the complete resolution of nausea & vomiting in a patient with cyclic vomiting syndrome following TMS for treatment-resistant depression.More research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms of TMS & optimize its use.
https://t.co/YfZfJaiSFl

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@KarimHasanieh @AUB_Lebanon @AubmcPsychiatry @neuro_MUSC Congrats Karim!! 😍😍

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

https://t.co/FY9AQTR0qb

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

OCD is more than just hand-washing, it’s a relentless monster that imposes itself by hijacking thoughts and demanding constant reassurance. Check out my piece on how healthcare professionals can truly help those battling with OCD reclaim their lives! Link to part 2 in the thread!

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

"MDs can help pts w/OCD understand the condition by emphasizing that intrusive thoughts are symptoms, not character flaws, & that compulsions, though temporarily relieving anxiety, ultimately perpetuate the cycle." - @KassirGhida @DrLadeSmith
#MedTwitter https://t.co/rzMYe09jgj

[Elias Ghossoub @EliasGhossoubMD]

📣 A first-of-its-kind study of #MentalHealth #stigma among #judges & #attorneys in #Lebanon. Great collaboration with doctors @KronfolNadia, @MicheleCherro , @KassirGhida & Rayan Mroue #HardWorkPaysOff
https://t.co/fZ4VXj4kn1

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@EliasGhossoubMD @MicheleCherro @AubmcPsychiatry

https://t.co/u83m82VprB

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

Legal professionals frequently encounter mental health issues within the criminal justice system,yet there is a surprising lack of research exploring mental illness stigma among judges & lawyers.Check out our first-of-its-kind study in Lebanon that delves into this critical area!

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@CapitalistFraud So while we might call it different things, management is still the same and we should focus on the same end result: recovery.

And thanks for taking the time to read my piece 😊

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

Anorexia nervosa is more than just food and weight; it's a complex disorder that has a high mortality rate. In my piece, I highlight key considerations for building trust and creating a safe environment while fostering recovery. Take a moment to explore these key insights!

[CLOSLER @CLOSLER]

"It’s crucial for clinicians to push themselves to truly empathize with the experience of pts suffering from anorexia, no matter how perplexing it may seem."— @KassirGhida @DrNicoleC @EDCoalition @AllianceforED_ #MedTwitter https://t.co/TZEfTwWUhL

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@CapitalistFraud Therapy, which is the main treatment for anorexia (after nutrition of course), helps you process the stressors/trauma/negative emotions and overcome the ED (it’s much more complicated but let’s stick to this rather simplistic explanation for the sake of this argument).

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

@AgnesAyton @siennamarla It’s interesting that those who underwent medically assisted death had incurable, terminal or untreatable conditions yet were assessed to be fully capable of consenting to psych treatment (requesting/agreeing to MAID in this case)

[Ghida Kassir @KassirGhida]

We are dealing with a chronically and severely starved brain which is not capable of basic cognitive functions, let alone change and recovery. Our message should always be clear and firm: Nutrition is key and food is the best (and only) medicine at this point!

[Anorexia Myths @AnorexiaMyths]

There seems to be this magical thinking in ED services that you can discharge people at a low BMI, sometimes absurdly low, and expect their brains to be able to change.

Honestly, I am disheartened by the failure within services to understand the basics.

It’s shocking.

[James Downs @jamesldowns]

Yesterday I spoke on a panel with a psychiatrist who used an example of their patient who died from anorexia almost as though this was a good outcome. That it was at least inevitable.

I found some of what they said frankly disturbing. Buckle up…🧵