Anxiety in The Time of Covid
The current COVID-19 pandemic created a special and unusual reality. Not only can this virus affect people physically, but also psychologically. In such a context, many people will experience stress,…
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The Missing Link Between Islam and Mental Health
Health isn’t complete if mental health is absent. الحلقة 05: الحلقة المفقودة بين الإسلام والصحة النفسية مع الدكتور عمر رضا Religion and mental health should not be separated. Unfortunately, many…
How To Approach Someone Who Has Depression
Sometimes, wanting to help a patient who suffers from depression will only make matters worse. That is why, it is very important to understand that just because something might help…
The Slamet Rassek Podcast with Dr. Rym: Do You Really Know What Depression Is?
There is no doubt that mental health is a taboo subject in North African societies. That is why, Dr. Rym (a.k.a @dr.redpeppermint) joined forces with EMPWR to launch her first-ever…
Can Becoming a Morning Person Protect You From Depression?
Does your body have an internal alarm clock that just gets you going early in the morning or do you end up hitting snooze on your alarm before having to…
9 Ways of Coping with Loss & Grief in Times of Uncertainty
It’s a heavy time, right? We are all feeling it. The global coronavirus pandemic has thrown us all into an unfamiliar place. An unknown territory that we have not experienced…
Is Instagram Hiding “Likes” Really Making a Difference?
Instagram has been very smart in understanding that many people, especially the younger demographics have been negatively affected by the utilization of their platform. The question here remains; In our…
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;…
Dear World – This Is Why My Friend Lost Her Life to Suicide…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about self-harm and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Dear World, I still don’t know what…
Justin Bieber: “It Can Get To The Point Where You Don’t Even Want to Live Anymore”
On September 2nd, 2019, Justin Bieber posted a heartfelt message to Instagram: “Hope you find time to read this it’s from my heart.” Justin suggested the public taking a look…