DEPRESSION

Winter 2023 expected to be very cold due to polar vortices: Expert

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 10:02 GMT

Winter season is expected to very cold due to polar vortices, and increased rates of weather depressions.

In pics: 3 Egyptian young artists portray mental illness in sculptural projects

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 - 01:32 GMT

The three female artists have directed their graduation projects to educate the community about the importance of psychological and social support, each in their own art creation.

5 Worst Things to Say to Someone with Depression

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 - 06:13 GMT

In dealing with a person fighting depression, there are things that we should and shouldn’t say. While we tend to say things with the purest intention of easing their pain, sometimes the things we say can have a negative impact.

Doctor's alleged suicide stirs social media against depression myths

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 - 11:32 GMT

News about suspected suicide of an Egyptian doctor has gone viral on social media, stirring a debate on damaging stereotypes linked to depression disorders, from which the deceased has been reportedly suffering.

Designer Kate Spade suffered depression for years, husband says

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 - 10:55 GMT

The husband of fashion designer Kate Spade on Wednesday broke his silence on her death, saying she suffered from depression for years and that the couple had been living separately for 10 months.

25% of Egyptians suffer from mental health issues: survey

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 05:57 GMT

The study showed the prevalence of anxiety and depression disorders.

Childhood bullying linked to suicide risk for teens

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 - 12:16 GMT

Adolescents who experienced severe bullying by their peers earlier in childhood may be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Depression in late teens linked to high school drop out

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Older teens struggling with depression are more than twice as likely to drop out of high school as peers without that mental illness.

(With tracks) How music can affect your health

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 - 10:00 GMT

Music is a really big part of our lives, so how much does it really affect us?

Sharp rise seen in self-harm among young teen girls

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 - 12:15 GMT

Reports of self-harm jumped nearly 70 percent among younger teen girls in the UK between 2011 and 2014.

Inside Doaa Abdel Hady's circle

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 - 03:51 GMT

In a new exhibition at Medrar, young talented artist Doaa Abdel Hady unveils the various phases of depression through a unique depiction of paintings in a new exhibition called “Circle,”.

Depression tied to shorter lifespan

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 02:06 GMT

People who suffer from depression may not live as long as individuals who don’t experience this mental health disorder, a Canadian study suggests.

Medrar Contemporary Art to host exhibition about mental illness

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 - 04:14 GMT

Medrar Contemporary Art will host the “Circle” exhibition by Egyptian artist Doaa Abd El Hady. The exhibition will run from October 29 to November 2.

Anxiety, depression greatest in younger kids with facial birth defects

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 - 12:47 GMT

Elementary school children with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial anomalies may struggle more than older kids with anger, anxiety.

What is the deal with Facebook suicide posts?

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 - 12:18 GMT

We live in a country where we have a lot of suicidal cases that we do not know about until we see it on social media.

Three men express their suicidal thoughts on Facebook

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 - 04:41 GMT

The Facebook posts have since gone viral on social media, breaking taboos on suicide and mental health.

60% of depression patients consider suicide: Dr. Naji

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 - 04:49 GMT

Egyptian psychiatric expert Dr. Hatem Naji warned against symptoms of depression that may appear in parents and transfer to children genetically.

In Depth with Kareem Shawky on celebrties’ mental sufferings

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 - 04:15 GMT

This month the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).

Change cure is through cutting your hair

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 - 12:11 GMT

Changing your hairstyle definitely helps in changing your life.

Google helps users diagnose depression through self- assessment

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 - 08:18 GMT

Google’s new test checks the severity of depression among users and analyzes general interest in activities, eating and sleeping habits, and overall mood.

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