Mental Health

How Technology is Improving Mental Health in Saudi Arabia

August 2, 2023

By Menal Elmaliki

Mental health has been front and center especially after the pandemic making it hard for many leaders to deny. Saudi Arabia has faced a wide range of advancements in recent years one being the use of technology to address mental health. Apps such as Tuhoon and Houna have been developed to provide easy access to mental health services. With over half of the country having access to technology it makes it a plausible solution for the country. Join Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki, as she describes the innovation of mental health technology in Saudi Arabia.

Mental Health Trends in Arab Americans: Depression, Anxiety and Challenging the Stigma

August 31, 2022

By Carrie Stewart

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer As mental health is discussed more and more in the media, the healthcare space, and in society in general, it is important to consider how our background and ethnicity can affect our well-being. Many studies have looked at mental illnesses in a variety of ethnic groups. Unfortunately, … Continued

Emotional Strength and Mental Toughness of Arab American Immigrants

September 22, 2021

By Leyelle Mosallam

Moghitha Alkibsi / Arab America Contributing Writer Our brains interact with our environment and are affected by external events. As we experience the COVID-19 crises, the CDC has declared depression and anxiety at the top of mental health issues suffered by many due to fear of being infected, losing loved ones, loss of jobs and … Continued

Zahra Pederson: Muslimah Life Coach and Influencer

July 5, 2021

By Ruqyah Sweidan

By Ruqyah Sweidan / Arab America Contributing Writer Zahra Pedersen is a Denmark-based certified life coach, writer, author, podcaster, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. She founded her Muslim personal training company, The Healthy Hijab, in 2014. Her main focus is on helping Muslim women create better lives for themselves and their families. Her approach is comprised … Continued

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Is Mental Health really “hush hush” in the Arab World?

July 9, 2020

By MacKenzie DiLeo

By MacKenzie DiLeo / Arab America Contributing Writer Ever since I can recall, I’ve been told to maintain my mental health in a variety of ways. This has included attending weekly yoga classes, eating a healthy diet, taking frequent breaks from studying, and remembering not to sweat the small stuff. While sometimes taking these measures … Continued

How Arab Americans Manage Mental Health and Stress during COVID-19

May 6, 2020

By Joyce Behrens

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer During the Coronavirus pandemic, not only a person’s physical health may be affected but also mental health too. Coronavirus has forced civilians to social distance, enforce temporary restrictions/closures on everyday places, and obliged to stay at home orders. A procedure to slow down the spread of the virus. However, … Continued

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