Mental Health

Health Min.: Addiction treatment outpatient clinics received 19K visitors

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 11:52 GMT

The addiction treatment outpatient clinics received 19,117 visitors during May 2026, bringing the total number of beneficiaries of addiction treatment services to 20,177.

Egypt's law regulates patient's involuntary admission to mental health facilities

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 10:07 GMT

Regulations for the Involuntary Admission of Mental Health Patients to Mental Health Facilities According to the Law

The Quiet Burnout No One Talks About

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 10:47 GMT

That subtle urge to pause everything, to step away for just a moment and catch your breath, and hit pause. Quiet burnout doesn’t always look intense, but it lingers the longest.

et guide: Egypt's law protects rights of mental health patients

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 - 10:12 GMT

Egypt's law regulating mental health care has set punishments to anyone who tampers with the procedures for treating mentally ill patients.

How to Overcome the Winter Blues

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 - 02:14 GMT

It’s no surprise that the cold weather can make us feel, well a little bit down. Here are a few simple ways to lift your mood this season

4 Simple Ways to Manage Test Anxiety

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 - 12:48 GMT

Test anxiety is real, and it affects students of all ages to a great extent, but with a few simple shifts in how you prepare and calm your mind, you can actually make exam season a lot more manageable

The Gentle Reset: A Guide to Bouncing Back from Burnout

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 - 10:17 GMT

Burnout is real. It can last for days, weeks, and even months if not addressed. To recover from it, some steps will surely help you reset and get back on track.

How to Regain Your Social Battery: A Guide to Recharging Without Guilt

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 - 11:59 GMT

If you’re feeling burnt out from too much socializing, here’s how to recharge effectively and guilt-free.

Egypt's health insurance targets 12.8M citizens

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 - 09:56 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population aims to achieve 100% health insurance coverage by 2030, up from the current 78%, with annual costs of LE10 billion.

How to Help Someone with Suicidal Thoughts

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 04:11 GMT

Since today is World Suicide Prevention Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to touch on this sensitive yet crucial topic. Whether it’s your friend, family member or a loved one here are all the best ways you can offer the support they need.

Healthcare authority covers 50.5% of budget deficit

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 09:34 GMT

Medical Tourism Revenues Exceed $2.1 Million

Mina El-Naggar, Louise Johansson, Nada Abou Farahat participate in 'Mental Health Challenges in Film Industry' panel in Malmö Arab Film Festival

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 10:47 GMT

Mina El-Naggar, Louise Johansson and Nada Abou Farahat participate in 'Mental Health Challenges in Film Industry' panel in Malmö Arab Film Festival.

Mental Health Stigmas We Need to Break

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 03:08 GMT

Not too long ago, had anyone mentioned seeking help from a therapist or a psychiatrist, probably they were shunned one way or another, if not in a way so obvious, at least they were given a puzzled look.

What rights does psychiatric patient enjoy under Egypt's law?

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 09:05 GMT

The law also stipulates that the psychiatric patient shall enjoy the following rights:

100-Day Health initiative offered 518,943 services nationwide

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 11:05 GMT

Health and Population Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said Monday that the presidential initiative to support women's health achieved highest rates in the first and periodical visits on the 17th day.

100 Healthy Days initiative provides 390,830 services in 24 hours

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 - 12:33 GMT

In a statement on Sunday, Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the campaign included 14,785 services for supporting women's health.

Egypt's Mental Health Act punishes ill-treatment of patients by prison, fine

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 - 06:52 GMT

Egypt's Psychiatric Patient Care Law specifies guarantees to protect the mentally-ill patients if he is subjected to insult or ill-treatment.

Egypt's Health minister probes preparations for hosting Int'l conference on population

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 - 10:13 GMT

The minister highlighted current major challenges besetting the entire globe that require further international cooperation and integration to address all issues, he said.

All you need to know about Egypt's National Council for Mental Health competencies

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 12:54 GMT

In this story, et sheds the light on the process of issuing a law protecting mentally ill patients, in addition to revising the regulations of the current Mental Patient Care Law under Egypt’s National Council for Mental Health, which was formed in 2020.

5 Ways to Reduce Stress

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 01:33 GMT

It’s no surprise to say that stress is a common issue for all of us that we face quite a lot and might not know how to handle. However, everyone’s battle is different and each one of us has their share of hurdles to deal with.

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