EMPWR MAG - Page 6 of 20 - The Middle East's Mental Health and Wellness Magazine.

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Community

Inclusion Ambassador & Youth Leader Chaica Al Qassimi: One Day I Hope To Change How The World Sees Determined People

Last week, we sat down with UAE’s Ambassador for Inclusion, and for People with disabilities, Chaica Al Qassimi to discuss her journey becoming a key figure for the region in…

Relationships

What 14 Years of a Toxic Friendship Taught Me

It had taken me fourteen years to realize that my friendship with my best friend was toxic. It started out small. My best friend would always belittle me under the…

Mental Health

What It’s Really Like in a Psychiatric Hospital

In the last decade, the importance of mental health has been amplified around the world. Mental disorders have started becoming part of our daily conversations as we accept the reality…

Community

Addressing Anti-Blackness in Arab Spaces

Anti-Black racism is the discrimination, prejudice, and stereotyping of Black people rooted in the unique history of enslavement and colonization. It can be as small as a condescending comment on…

Mental Health

The Effects of Immigration on Mental Health

Many families seek to immigrate to new countries for better opportunities at education, work, and the like. There are many push factors which cause families to relocate such as low…

Community

How Often Do You Talk to Yourself?

When you think of journaling, do you automatically think of a “dear diary, …. ” type of entry? Or maybe, “today I did ….” or even, “I’ve been noticing ….”…

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Relationships

16 Conversation Starters to Allow Men to Open Up About Feelings

Men often use women as emotional support because it’s harder for men to reach out to a male friend so women often have to bear their emotional baggage. The key…

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Community

Understanding the Roles of Life Coaches, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists in the Middle East!

Understanding who to seek for help in times of mental distress frames the process of healing and eases the path towards a healthy mind and lifestyle. The terms “psychiatrist,” “psychologist,”…

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Mental Health

Autism 101: Breaking the Stigma Ft. Big Hass

1. What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a range of developmental disorders that are related to brain development and its impacts on how a person perceives and socializes…

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Mental Health

Navigating Eating Disorders During Ramadan

Content Warning: This article discusses fasting and eating disorders, which may be triggering for some readers. Ramadan is a widely-observed holy month for people of the Muslim faith. It is…