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  In the neighborhood of Sadr City, in Baghdad, Iraq, Ihsan Ali sits with his four children in their home. The 44-year-old man is enjoying the company of his family after weeks of having to isolate from them. Ihsan has had tuberculosis (TB) a couple of times before, but most recently he was diagnosed with a multidrug-resistant … Read more

30-country survey finds a large majority think their mental health and physical health are equally important, but they do not see this reflected in their country’s healthcare services. On average, eight in 10 (79%) across 30 countries say that their mental and physical health are equally important when it comes to their personal health. But … Read more

On World Mental Health Day today, each one of us would do well to take stock of our general train of thoughts – and actions – to look for any signs that indicate some form of mental unrest. Being in denial of a mental health problem, however small, can prove to be very detrimental. Recognizing … Read more

Osorio said that mental health treatment is a life-saving intervention in conflict situations, noting that “you can provide all the food but ultimately there is not one that is more important than the other. They should go hand in hand and building the emotional strength and resilience of individuals and communities is as important as … Read more

The organization’s approach to mental health includes the following: Executives and people leaders are encouraged to speak out on issues of wellness and mental health to break the stigma. By sharing personal stories of mental health challenges or committing to simple acts, like changing the messages on their “out-of-office” alerts to say that they are … Read more

Athens, Greece, October 10, 2021 — This World Mental Health Day, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is concerned for the mental health and wellbeing of the 4,000 asylum seekers living on the Greek islands who continue to be kept in camps with severe restrictions on movement. Plans for the construction of permanent facilities on Lesvos and Chios … Read more

According to Huda, the variety of activities and games available at KKC greatly contributed to resolving behavioral problems, especially behaviors related to bullying. “As a counselor, I understand that the stressful time children in Gaza went through during the May conflict caused psychological trauma,” she noted. Some 256 Palestinians were killed during the devastating 11-day … Read more

Today is World Mental Health Day. A day to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing, to reach out to our loved ones who may need support, and to raise awareness of this important issue. The lives of many people have been turned upside down since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world. It has been … Read more