mental health Archives

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Qatar helps thousands of Syrians with mental health services at new clinics

One in five people who have experienced war or other forms of conflict will suffer psychological disorders. Three mobile mental health clinics will soon be operational in northern Syria to…

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Health & Wellbeing

Turbulent 2020’s ‘World Mental Health Day’ is more important than ever

It’s safe to say 2020 has been a struggle on many levels, and this has given even more value to this year’s World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day…

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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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School children get training to reduce mental illness stigma

First-of-its-kind program in the region promotes mental health and reduces some of the negativity surrounding it. The Wellness Ambassadors programme, the region’s first school-based mental health programme, has led to…

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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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Explore mental health through art at the National Museum of Qatar

The installation is available from 21 March until 20 December. Speaking about mental health, processing thoughts and untangling feelings can be a challenge, especially with the social stigma on the…

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The Mum Diaries

Dear mum, you are not invisible

Dear Mum, while it’s okay to feel hurt, disappointed, and upset, it’s not okay to experience continuous self-doubt. You are not invisible. You are not a wallflower, or a doormat,…

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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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The mental load of motherhood: Do women carry more on their shoulders?

Women are realising that they continue to hold the responsibility of making sure things get done, and that this mental burden takes a toll on wellbeing. In most progressive households,…

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