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Frontline healthcare workers in Ukraine face looming mental health crisis: Experts
Mental health specialists have sounded the alarm about the potential psychological crisis of healthcare workers working on the frontline in conflict ... In Focus -
‘Generation Isolation’: Tech, COVID-19 contribute to decline in youths’ social skills
Lack of physical interactions leading to feelings of disconnection, loneliness and even identity crisis, warn UAE experts Features -
US suicide rate hit all time high in 2022: Data
The number of people who died by suicide in the US hit an estimated record 49,000 in 2022, a 2.6 percent increase over the prior year, government data ... World News -
Iconic protest singer Sinead O’Connor passes away at 56
Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer known for her stirring voice, 1990 chart-topping hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” and outspoken views, has died at the age ... Entertainment -
Men suffer from postpartum depression, eating disorders too, say UAE experts
Mental health experts in the United Arab Emirates have moved to dispel myths surrounding men’s health saying males also suffer from conditions ... Gulf -
Loneliness epidemic: In a post-COVID world, people still struggle to form connections
When the COVID-19 outbreak spread, governments across the world were forced to issue nationwide lockdowns and strict no-contact measures.Resources ... Features -
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk, Harvard study finds
Breathing polluted air was linked to an increased risk for dementia, underscoring the potential for stricter air quality measures to prevent ... Healthy Living -
Ramadan 2023: Experts advise teens on managing stress amid fasting and exams
As the holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on Thursday, doctors in the United Arab Emirates have advised Muslim teenagers on how to manage stress ... Gulf -
International Day of Happiness: The world’s happiest and saddest countries revealed
Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness on March 20 to highlight the importance of happiness in the lives of ... Features -
Ramadan 2023: How does fasting during the holy month affect your mental health?
During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset as an act of devotion and spiritual ... Gulf -
UAE psychologist urges teens to adopt strict sleep schedule to support mental health
A leading UAE psychologist is urging adolescents to start setting themselves a consistent sleep schedule to help ward off common mental health issues ... Healthy Living -
Three-day weekend: Saudi Arabia considering shorter work weeks
Saudi Arabia is reviewing the possibility of implementing a three-day weekend to shorten the work week, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Human Resources and ... Saudi Arabia -
Psychological effects of prison: The impact of incarceration on mental health
The long-term impact of incarceration can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ‘waking nightmares’ and long-term trauma, experts have ... Gulf -
Mental health affects Britain’s youngest workers who are too sick to work
Mental health issues are keeping Britain’s workers out of work at record levels at a time when the economy needs them the most.Amid a bleak economic ... Coronavirus -
Sesame Workshop, Viatris launch mental health support for M.East families
Viatris Inc, the global healthcare company, and Sesame Workshop, the makers of Sesame Street, have launched new bilingual resources for parents and ... Features -
WHO, ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health in the workplace
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) have called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns ... World News -
People more open to seeking mental health help following COVID-19: Dubai poll
New research from a poll led by a Dubai health clinic shows one in five people are more likely to seek support for mental health issues since the ... Coronavirus -
How Beirut blast led Bahraini psychologist to launch a Lebanon mental health lifeline
A Bahraini psychologist shared how the Beirut blast in 2020 led her to co-found a vital mental health support lifeline in Lebanon to provide help to ... Features -
New storybook to help children stay hopeful, manage mental health fallout of COVID-19
A newly-released storybook aims to help children stay hopeful and positive during the COVID-19 pandemic, amid concerns that millions of youth around ... Coronavirus -
UAE bolsters mental health services, experts urge residents not to suffer in silence
Health specialists across the United Arab Emirates have urged residents across the country to seek help if they are suffering from depression and ... Gulf -
Facebook admits Instagram has harmful mental health impact on teenagers: Report
Research carried out by Facebook into Instagram has reportedly raised serious concerns about the impact the social media platform can have on the ... World News -
As Lebanon’s crises weigh heavy, people light candles in suicide prevention walk
Dozens of people lit candles and carried flowers as they walked “together into the dawn" in a 1-kilometer silent walk marking World Suicide Prevention ... Middle East -
Return to ‘normal’ after COVID-19 brings ‘re-entry anxiety’ for UAE workers: Experts
As the rates of vaccinations rates soar worldwide, quarantine restrictions have loosened and a return to office working is imminent for many.However, ... Coronavirus -
Beirut blast: Lebanon’s crisis hotline witnesses surge in calls as anniversary nears
Counselors at Lebanon’s crisis hotline say they are witnessing skyrocketing calls from patients suffering depression, anxiety and insomnia as they ... Middle East -
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Saudi residents’ mental health: Study
Depression and anxiety across Saudi Arabia have soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, with fears over the virus and the fall-out from lockdowns, ... Coronavirus -
US police pepper-spray 9-year-old amid mental health episode, footage shows
A nine-year-old African American girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police in the US city of Rochester, footage released Sunday showed, ... World News -
Coronavirus may be linked to mental illnesses, brain disorders: Study
The novel coronavirus may be linked to increased risk of developing mental illnesses or brain disorders, a study by a University of Oxford professor ... Coronavirus -
Feeling stressed? WHO releases WhatsApp guide to help mental health
A new World Health Organization guide designed to help individuals cope with stress is now available on WhatsApp.With World Mental Health Day ... Features -
4 strategies to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic: Experts
With no end date in sight for the coronavirus pandemic, the whole world seems to be in flux. Plans have been cancelled, entire industries are on hold, ... Coronavirus -
Facebook to pay $52 mln to moderators who developed PTSD, mental health issues on job
Facebook has agreed to pay $52 million in settlement fees to current and former moderators who developed mental health issues while working for the ... Digital