RAYAN: Men Are Using Art As An Emotional Outlet
Mohammed Bailouni, “RAYAN” is one of the Middle East’s leading young music producers, engineers, and songwriters. Over the last 4 years, Rayan has played a significant role in the rebirth of…
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Sarah Refai: How Platforms Like Instagram Affect the Younger Generation
Sarah Refai, a Canadian Lebanese entrepreneur, decided to pursue her passion for Social Media Marketing and dedicate her knowledge to the Middle East, after discovering that she didn’t quite fit…
Internationally Renown Psychiatrist Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan Stresses on Mental Health Education
Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan is an assistant professor of psychiatry at both Kuwait University and the University of Toronto, Canada, where he is cross-appointed to the divisions of Brain Therapeutics and…
Noha El Nahas: The Story behind Heal Counseling Center in Egypt
They say healing is the hardest part, whether you’re getting over a relationship, moving on from a traumatic event, mourning a loved one or something completely different. Whatever it is…
Romina Babek: “Finally Speaking Out After 10 Years”
Romina Babek a Bulgarian content creator living in Cairo. It was her childhood dream to visit Egypt, and in 2015 she finally made it to the country on 2-month volunteering…
New York City’s Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling Speaks to Empower Mag
Recently, after reading an article on the practice of Anthony Friere (MA, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC) – the founder of The Soho Center for Mental Health Counseling; we decided to reach out and ask him…
Nawal El Masri: Founder of Exhale Raises Awareness for Mindfulness and Conscious Living
In 2017, Nawal El Masri, a graduate of the American University of Sharjah, had been experiencing severe anxiety all throughout her adolescence – suffering alone – due to the severity…
#RockYourUgly is Going Viral: Waleed Shah Explores Body Image Insecurities Through Photography
#RockYourUgly is Going Viral Waleed Shah is a photographer born and raised in the UAE. After graduating with a chemical engineering degree, he slowly discovered his love for photography, a passion…
Dr. Anne Justus: “The Sad Truth about Confidentiality in Therapy in Egypt”
Dr. Anne Justus is the true representation of what Egyptians seeking therapy strive towards: a trained professional that maintains strict confidentiality around her practice. Background She was an associate professor…
Bahaa Hashem: “Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health”
Bahaa Hashem, most commonly known for being one of Befit 360 head coaches, speaks on mental health with a holistic perspective on the role it plays in his day-to-day life.…