What is Bipolar Disorder? – The #UnderstandToEmpower Series
The first step to achieving, both inner and world peace, is through understanding. Instead of pushing away or shunning what is different to you, what stands out, maybe listening to…
Abstract Art: The Logic Behind The Magic.
Ugly. That’s the first thing you think whenever you see me. Most people aren’t amazed by me. I am not the prettiest, my colours aren’t shiny, my figure isn’t lean.…
“It’s called discipline, not abuse.”
TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about child abuse, self-harm and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. “I’m doing this because I…
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…
Settling the Stigma Around Mental Health in The Middle East
“When I suffered I suffered in silence. I suffered alone because I didn’t know how to ask for help, and when people noticed, I denied it. I refused it and…
#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…
Living with Fibromyalgia – What You’ve Probably Never Been Told
What is Fibromyalgia? (fai·brow·mai·al·juh) Classified as an autoimmune disease, evidence is growing that fibromyalgia (fai·brow·mai·al·juh) may [also] be a disorder of the central nervous system. It is also referred to…
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…
7 Ways You Can Stop The Impostor Syndrome From Affecting Your Life
“I don’t deserve this success. Sooner or later someone’s bound to call me out and everyone’s going to find out I’m not worth it.” “I don’t belong here. I feel…
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.…