I sat on a plane for 11 hours next to a 30-year-old man with schizophrenia.
His name was Abdul – diagnosed with schizophrenia at 19. He was the sweetest soul you could ever come across, and I shall never forget this one recurring memory that’ll…
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Project Semicolon: A closer look at the anti-suicide project that saved millions of lives.
Would you be surprised to hear of something existing out there in the world – that actually helps people live longer than they actually wish for? Welcome to Project Semicolon;…
Prince Harry and Oprah are Producing a Mental Health Series For Apple
Britain’s Prince Harry is teaming up with Oprah Winfrey on a new television series tackling today’s global issues around mental health. The multi-part documentary series, which will air on the Apple TV platform in…
Amr Warda’s Sexual Harassment Claims Backfires at the Egyptian FA
It’s undeniable that the Egyptian national team footballer has been acting out of bound. The 25-year-old footballer released a public apology on his official Facebook page, addressing everyone that he…
Digging Deep Into Men’s Mental Health
As a society we are somehow labeled when we talk about our mental health issues as men and women. Recently, people are more open to talk about their psychological problems…
A Medical Condition with No Medical Aid: Mental Health Related Therapy in Egypt
In a country with a population of 90 million, where around 25% of this population suffers from one or more types of mental illnesses, one would assume that there is…
Mohamed El Maandi – Photographer Talks About Mental Health After Starting a Support Group Initiative in Cairo
Mohamed El Maandi has recently been heavily involved in mental health awareness initiatives in Egypt. With a passion for the cause, raising awareness and ending the stigma around what many…
Rami Malek: The First Egyptian to Win Best Actor Addresses Issues around “Identity” in Today’s Culture.
Rami Malek became the first Egyptian to win Best Actor, on Sunday night in Los Angeles, when he collected the academy award for his role in the Freddie Mercury biopic…
Kanzy El Dafrawy: Egypt’s Squash Sensation Emphasizes the Importance of Mental Health in her Life
Kanzy El Dafrawy, the two-time U-19 World Champion spoke to us about her experience dealing with mental health issues in Egypt. In addition, she has used notable mental techniques to…
Eslam AbuAli: Egyptian Para Champion talks about his major turning point in life!
Eslam AbuAli, the first Egyptian with a disability to compete in the IronMan Triathlon, spoke to us about a decision that changed the remaining duration of his life. That was…