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 Stigma
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Why Men’s Mental Health Urgently Needs Attention in the UAE
November was Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. For many years, mental health has been ignored, which has led to it becoming the most growing pandemic of the decade. To make…
Eating Disorders in Egypt
Have you ever imagined what it must be like to experience an eating disorder? There are many accounts from people across the world, each individual with their own unique experience;…
EMPWR Launches “BY US FOR US” Fundraiser to Provide Mental Wellness Workshops Across Egypt
“EMPWR” by Empower Magazine is launching “BY US FOR US” mental health fundraiser, aiming to provide Mental Health Education via wellness awareness workshops across Egypt. EMPWR have teamed up with…
8 Fatal Stigmas on Mental Illnesses
If you look up the word “Stigma” in a dictionary here is what you will find: “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Mental illnesses…
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…