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Decades of violent conflict is driving a growing mental health crisis in Afghanistan, Human Rights Watch has warned. (AFP/Getty Images)

France must do more to aid Afghan refugees’ mental health: HRW

  • Thousands of people arrived from Kabul displaying signs of trauma, depression, anxiety
  • Despite praising country’s initial response, rights group says services overwhelmed
By Arab News ·
UK Muslim podcast to shine light on ‘unspoken’ mental health issues

UK Muslim podcast to shine light on ‘unspoken’ mental health issues

By SARAH GLUBB ·
A session in progress at 2nd Lifestyle Enhancement Conference in Riyadh. (AN photo by Rashid Hassan) photos

Experts discuss importance of exercise, creativity, mental well-being at Riyadh conference

By Rashid Hassan ·
Concern as mental health patients in Lebanon struggle to obtain medications

Concern as mental health patients in Lebanon struggle to obtain medications

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Special Mental health no longer taboo in Muslim communities, say UK specialists 

Mental health no longer taboo in Muslim communities, say UK specialists 

By SARAH GLUBB ·
Apple has a comprehensive line-up that promotes good health, including Apple Watch, Apple Fitness+, and the Health app. (Supplied)

World Mental Health day: How Apple has Prioritized Wellness In Its Brand New Updates

By Arab News ·
Special Middle East conflicts and crises take a hidden but heavy psychological toll

Middle East conflicts and crises take a hidden but heavy psychological toll

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
TikTok has announced new features to safeguard the mental well-being of users on the app in honor of World Suicide Prevention Month. (Screenshot)

TikTok enhances mental wellbeing features for World Suicide Prevention Month

By Arab News ·
Young British South Asian and black men are more likely to struggle with mental health issues including anxiety and depression — but significantly less likely to come forward to seek out help, say charities. (PCORI.org)

Two charities join forces to tackle UK’s minorities mental health crisis

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Special Mental health in Middle East conflict zones: How are people dealing with psychological fallout?

Mental health in Middle East conflict zones: How are people dealing with psychological fallout?

By Farah Heiba ·
Special Ashraf Bacheet (R), CEO and co-founder of the online platform O7, along with Nader Iskander and Ashraf Adel. (Supplied)

An Egyptian psychotherapy platform offers online help amid pandemic

By May Rostom ·
Imam Hassanat Ahmed delivers his Friday broadcast via multiple social media platforms from the otherwise empty Noor Ul Islam Mosque in Bury, Manchester, UK. (AFP)

‘Virtual Ramadan’ helps British Muslims struggling with restrictions

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Special Experts say there are many ways to maintain a good mental balance during the uncertain times of COVID-19. (Shutterstock/File Photo)

How the Arab world can tackle the invisible mental-health pandemic

By Caline Malek ·

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