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‘Mental illness is not a crime:’ Qatar expert sheds light on Maternal Mental Health

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMD) affects up to 1 in 5 women globally during pregnancy and the first year after giving birth. Health professionals and advocates have shed light…

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‘Math anxiety’ dominant in one in five students in Qatar: report

A new report finds alarming ‘math anxiety’ rates among students in the Gulf nation. A newly-released study by Qatar University has found that a significant number of students in Qatar’s…

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Some Covid-19 patients develop brain disorders two years later: study

The reported disorders can range from psychosis, dementia, seizures and ‘brain fog’ along with a possible increased risk of depression and anxiety. Covid-19 can cause neurological and psychiatric disorders two…

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The Mum Diaries

Dear Mum: Let yourself feel the storm, the rainbow is coming

Dear Mum, Dear you.. dear everyone, How are you feeling? More importantly, how is your heart doing? As this turbulent year comes to an end, you may be feeling some…

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Sidra Medicine provides ‘culturally-appropriate’ mental health intervention for pregnant mothers

Depression and anxiety are major mental health risks for pregnant women and new mothers. Using a well known western approach, specialist women’s and children’s hospital Sidra Medicine’s unique programme seeks…

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How phobias are triggered and what you can do to overcome your fears

Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that cause irrational, excessive feelings of fear. If you have a phobia, you probably experience a deep sense of dread before an expected…

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Probe launched after teacher distributes ‘anxiety pills’ to students

The pills are allegedly for easing anxiety. Qatar’s education ministry has launched an investigation following a complaint by a parent about a teacher allegedly giving pills to some students. According…

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More attention needed for mental health amid Covid-19 pandemic: health official

Several studies have shown a significant link between negative changes in mental health and the coronavirus pandemic. More attention is needed for mental health issues as many continue to face…

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Technology

Your next iPhone could detect if you’re depressed

Analysis of device usage could detect depression, anxiety and cognitive decline. A recent report by WSJ has highlighted the next big thing to potentially come to Apple’s devices: the tech…

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