EMPWR MAG - Page 19 of 20 - The Middle East's Mental Health and Wellness Magazine.

7 min

Mint El Mokadem: The Founder of Pole Fit Egypt Talks about Struggles with Mental Health & Therapy in Egypt

Manar, Mint El Mokadem, has proven to be an iconic pioneer in Egypt’s fitness industry. Launching PoleFit Egypt, the country’s first aerial arts school, she has proven that pole dancing is more…

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5 min

BreakTheSilence Series

Mariam Mazhar: The “Anxious Writer” Opens Up About Her Battle With Anxiety.

Mariam Mazhar, a recent AUC graduate, discussed in detail what it was like to go through an experience no one could relate to at one point. That was when her…

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4 min

Art & Thoughts

Self-Identity in the Middle of Nowhere

I thought I understood and knew who I am until an old lady sitting next to me on the subway asked me to tell her about myself. I stumbled on…

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4 min

Art & Thoughts

My Letter Poem – A Letter to a Stranger.

Hello Stranger You don’t know my name And I don’t know yours But we don’t need to Because this isn’t about just me, or just you This is about something…

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2 min

Mental Health

Social Identity in Our Everyday Life: The Influence of Social Groups on People

Our society is overwhelmed with the idea of appearing in a certain shape or form that matches the group we belong to or we want to belong to. Individuals work…

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5 min

Mental Health

The Psychology of Being A Student

University is the almighty transition between adolescence and adulthood. It is easy to think that once a student goes off to university, they are fully-fledged adults. From the ecstasy of…

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1 min

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…

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4 min

Nesma El Shazly: Executive Producer & Songwriter talks about Mental Health in Egypt

Nesma El Shazly is, hands down, one of Egypt’s most inspiring women. As a mother, wife and an entrepreneur, her journey is one many relate too. Ever since the passing…

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5 min

Farida Salem – Egypt’s Ex-National Team Footballer Talks Mental Health.

Farida Salem, Egypt’s ex-professional women’s national team footballer & founder of Empower Football Academy, agreed to speak to us about the challenges she faced during the period of peaking at…

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3 min

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…