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Mental health research in the Arab region: challenges and call for

(3 days ago) WEBAlthough mental disorders are a leading cause of disability in the Arab region, which includes 5·54% of the global population, Arab countries produce only 1·0% of the global output of peer-reviewed publications in mental health research. Various …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(19)30124-5/fulltext

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Understanding experiences of mental health help-seeking in Arab

(4 days ago) WEBSimilar findings in existing Arab mental health literature demonstrate that individuals tend Understanding of mental health issues and available services Chatterji S, Lee S, Ormel J, et al. The global burden of mental disorders: An update from the WHO World Mental Health (WMH) surveys. Epidemiol Psichiatr Soc. 2009; 18 …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10170733/

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Understanding experiences of mental health help-seeking in Arab

(5 days ago) WEBRacial and ethnic disparities in mental health service utilisation and access is well established. Mental illness is common among Arab populations globally, but most individuals display negative attitudes towards mental health and do not seek professional help. The aim of this systematic review was to determine 1) help-seeking behaviours 2) …

https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04827-4

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Epidemiology of Mental Health Problems in the Middle East

(3 days ago) WEBPatients with mental health problems in Arab countries usually present with physical symptoms to avoid the stigma attached with such an illness. They also tend to underutilize (and having negative emotions toward) mental health services. They also have a great reliance on spiritual leaders when dealing with mental illnesses (Al-Krenawi 2005).

https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-030-36811-1_12

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Mental Health Priorities in the Arab World: Insights From Jordan

(Just Now) WEBAbstract. War, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters have contributed to enormous unmet mental health needs in the Middle East and North Africa. Jordan is a middle-income country that needs internal and international stakeholder engagement and support to effectively provide mental health services to its citizens and to the millions of

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.20230365

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Attitudes towards mental health problems in a sample of United …

(3 days ago) WEBFor example, in a systematic reviews of mental health practices in the Arab world, Al-Krenawi explains that “mental health patients in Arab countries tend to express their psychological problems in terms of physical symptoms, thereby avoiding the stigma attached to mental illness.” This is a problem that is compounded by the complexities of

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9672605/

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Mental health research in the Arab region: challenges and call for

(1 days ago) WEBAlthough mental disorders are a leading cause of disability in the Arab region, which includes 5·54% of the global population, Arab countries produce only 1·0% of the global output of peer-reviewed publications in mental health research. Various stakeholders, including Arab mental health researchers …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31327707/

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Mental health research in the Arab region in response to the …

(3 days ago) WEBNumber of COVID-19 mental health-related publications by Arab countries from inception to October 2020. Some publications may be affiliated with more than one country, so the sum of articles by country does not equal the sum of all included articles. All publications by country are included, regardless of their types or analysis-wise exclusion.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8977457/

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Conflict and community: mental health in the Arab world

(7 days ago) WEBAbstract. This month's issue of BJPsych International focuses on the Middle East, with papers on psychiatric care in conflict zones, the persistence of institutionalisation in Arab countries, service delivery in Iraq, improved media attitudes towards mental illness in Qatar and integration of mental health services into primary care in that

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bjpsych-international/article/conflict-and-community-mental-health-in-the-arab-world/B16DDE79F7023107698F3F946C683154

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Mental illness stigma as a moderator in the - BMC Public Health

(7 days ago) WEBSample and procedure. The current survey was part of a large-scale multinational collaboration project (StIgma of Mental Problems in Arab CounTries [The IMPACT Project]) []; aimed at providing a cross-cultural examination of stigma towards patients with mental illness across the Arab countries in the Middle East and North …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-023-16622-7

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Fact Sheet: Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in MENA

(4 days ago) WEBFact Sheet: Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in MENA. Background. In the fifth and latest wave of the Arab Barometer, we asked over 25,000 citizens throughout the Middle East and North Africa questions about potential issues regarding mental health. These results suggest additional challenges for governments across the region to tackle.

https://www.arabbarometer.org/2020/07/fact-sheet-prevalence-of-mental-health-problems-in-mena/

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Dealing with mental illness in the Middle East - Features

(8 days ago) WEBThere is certainly an increase in the awareness in most Arab countries of the importance of mental health problems as part of the total health care picture. This awareness however rarely translates into action on the ground. Most medical schools in the Arab world have a rudimentary psychiatry programme.

https://www.natureasia.com/en/nmiddleeast/article/10.1038/nmiddleeast.2012.103

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Increasing Awareness of Mental Health Needs in Arab Populations

(8 days ago) WEBIt is well established that conflict-affected environments report a higher burden of mental health issues, as do populations that are forced to leave their homes. Today, very few countries in the Arab world even designate mental health expenditure as part of their overall health budget which, for many Arab states, is already insufficient.

https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/increasing-awareness-of-mental-health-needs-in-arab-populations/

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Mental health research in the Arab world - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBAbstract. Purpose: To assess the progression of mental health research over four decades in the Arab world. Methods: Publications on mental health in 21 Arab countries from 1966 to 2006 were screened using PubMed and Psychinfo. Data were collected and analyzed for Arab authors and affiliations, publication year, topic and type of journal.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22388974/

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The Mental Health Stigma in the Arab Community Looking Glass

(9 days ago) WEBThe reason lurks behind the bitter truth: the strong social and cultural stigmas the Middle East carries against mental illness – stigmas that prevent discussions, education, and aid. When it comes to the Middle East, speaking about mental problems is unheard of, almost impossible. The Arab Way of Thinking.

https://glass.hfcc.edu/2019/06-26/mental-health-stigma-arab-community

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Mental health services in the Arab world - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBThis paper summarizes the current situation of mental health services in the Arab world. Out of 20 countries for which information is available, six do not have a mental health legislation and two do not have a mental health policy. Three countries (Lebanon, Kuwait and Bahrain) had in 2007 more than 30 psychiatric beds per 100,000 population

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22295010/

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The differential mental health impact of COVID-19 in Arab countries

(3 days ago) WEBAbstract. COVID-19 pandemic’s mental health impact on Arab countries is under-researched. The goal of this investigation was to study the differential impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Arab countries. A questionnaire including measures of COVID-19 traumatic stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and cumulative stressors and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7605480/

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Self-reported problems and functional difficulties in anxious …

(3 days ago) WEBAbid Malik is an academic psychiatrist at the Human Development Research Foundation and also leads the Department of Public Mental Health at the Health Services Academy in Pakistan. He has developed various interventions to address common mental disorders in LMIC countries.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13634615241250206

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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health? - The New York Times

(8 days ago) WEBIn fact, students at highest risk for mental health problems did somewhat worse after receiving the training, a 2023 meta-analysis of 252 classroom programs in 53 countries, found that

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/mental-health-schools.html

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The Deloitte Global 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey

(1 days ago) WEBDownload the 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Report. 5 MB PDF. To learn more about the mental health findings, read the Mental Health Deep Dive. The 13th edition of Deloitte's Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries to track their experiences and expectations at work and in the world more …

https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/issues/work/content/genz-millennialsurvey.html

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Administration releases maternal mental health plan - Roll Call

(4 days ago) WEBThe fiscal 2023 omnibus spending law directed the Department of Health and Human Services to form an advisory committee focused on maternal mental health care. The plan released Tuesday stems from

https://rollcall.com/2024/05/15/administration-releases-maternal-mental-health-plan/

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Mental health practice in Arab countries - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBAnother issue is that of mental health practices in politically volatile and violent regions, where higher rates of mental health problems and psychiatric diagnoses have been found. In addition, women in Arab/Muslim countries are at paramount risk from mental health problems. Summary: The findings have implications for professional service

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16639119/

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Peru classifies transgender identities as 'mental health problems' …

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2019, the World Health Organization redefined its terms on gender identity-related health, moving conditions of “gender incongruence” out of being defined as “mental and behavioral

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/peru-classifies-transgender-identities-mental-health-problems-new-law-rcna152936

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Mental health practice in Arab countries. - APA PsycNet

(5 days ago) WEBPurpose of review: This review deals with the current situation of mental health practice in Arab countries. Despite the complexity and importance of the topic, the Arab world still shows a lack of awareness regarding mental health problems and a dearth of mental health services and professionals. The main purpose of this paper is to examine …

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-10440-018

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Mental Health Literacy of Healthcare Providers in Arab Gulf …

(3 days ago) WEBThe significant identified barriers of mental health inlclude lack of knowledge, presence of stigma, and limited access to care. 3 In recent years numerous scholars have highlighted the evidence of association between low MHL and adverse health outcomes and. 4 Mental health problems are considered a global public health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7675914/

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About Down Syndrome Birth Defects CDC

(8 days ago) WEBWhat it is. Down syndrome is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are small "packages" of genes in the body's cells, which determine how the body forms and functions. When babies are growing, the extra chromosome changes how their body and brain develop. This can cause both physical …

https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/about/down-syndrome.html

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HealthPartners’ Teen Leadership Council focuses on mental health

(6 days ago) WEBThe group’s recent focus on adolescent mental health came about because members believe it is an issue that impacts all young people. “It has really been on their minds over the past few years

https://www.minnpost.com/mental-health-addiction/2024/05/healthpartners-teen-leadership-council-chooses-to-focus-on-youth-mental-health/

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Mental health services in the Arab world - PMC - National Center …

(3 days ago) WEBThis paper summarizes the current situation of mental health services in the Arab world. Out of 20 countries for which information is available, six do not have a mental health legislation and two do not have a mental health policy. Three countries (Lebanon, Kuwait and Bahrain) had in 2007 more than 30 psychiatric beds per 100,000 population

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3266748/

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Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii crowned Miss USA after previous …

(5 days ago) WEBIn this image provided by the Office of Governor Josh Green, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green crowns Savannah Gankiewicz Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Honolulu. Gankiewicz was crowned on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned citing her mental health. (Office of Governor Josh Green, M.D. via AP)

https://apnews.com/article/miss-usa-savannah-gankiewicz-hawaii-24fabf1b11fded33b8a8594faf258198

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R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain

(4 days ago) WEBStill, over the years, he has faced serious health issues, some previously undisclosed, including the apparent parasite. For decades, Mr. Kennedy suffered from atrial fibrillation, a common

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/us/rfk-jr-brain-health-memory-loss.html

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