via Your Friend Jane
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Egyptian have reached a point where mental illness is no longer stigmatised and can be discussed openly. More significantly, following exposure to the importance of mental health, Egypt has paved the way for people seeking therapy by increasing the number of psychiatric institutions and clinics available for mental health. In addition, online options for treatment are even available. Thankfully, this is a great improvement from where we were a few years ago.
With October being Mental Health Awareness month, we thought we’d recommend a few Egyptian YouTube Channels that continue to spread awareness of mental health across the country. These channels, created by professionals in the field, provide a platform to learn more about the illness and discuss methods to stabilise your mental health. Whether you are already in therapy or not, finding out more about mental health difficulties can help you challenge them or help a loved one lead a more mentally stable life. So, continue reading to learn more about these remarkable Egyptian YouTube channels!
1- The Mental Health Awareness Project in Arabic
Led by Dr Ahmed Abdel-Kareem and other mental health specialists, the Mental Health Awareness Project in Arabic aims to shed light on the importance of learning about various types of mental illnesses in case you or a close family member suffer from them. The channel also features helpful videos for people fighting addictions and videos on children’s psychology and pedagogy.
via Masrawy
2- Persona Organisation for Psychology and Addiction by Dr Hatem Sabri
Persona Organisation is a reputable online source when it comes to learning about mental health. Dr Hatem Sabri hosts videos on the Persona Organisation for Psychology and Addiction’s YouTube channel to teach the public all they need to know about living with a mental illness and how to help others who show symptoms of mental difficulties. Moreover, he doesn’t use complicated language and gets straight to the point when delivering his messages, making the YouTube channel ideal for those beginning their journeys to mental health.
via YouTube
3- Shezlong
Shezlong is the first online platform in Egypt and the Middle East to offer online therapy sessions, aiding those with hectic lives or those who have difficulty attending one-on-one sessions. Furthermore, the platform does not stop there. Its official YouTube channel posts videos by the platforms’ therapists talking about mental health awareness and debunking myths about mental health and therapy.
via the Start Up Scene
4- Dr Mahmoud El-Wasify: A Psychologist for Both Adults and Children
Being a leading professional in the field of psychology, Dr Mahmoud El-Wasefy offers an insightful YouTube channel dedicated to the purpose of removing the stigma of mental illness and seeking therapy. He hosts a series of short videos that, in simple terms, teach us a lot about the different types of mental illnesses and treatments available for both adults and children.
