The World Health Organisation says ‘levels of loneliness, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, and self-harm or suicidal behaviour’ are expected to have risen due to a disruption in normal life activity.
stress management
de-stress
Video: How rage therapy helps fight stress in the UAE
In some countries of the Middle East and North Africa, a type of stress relief called destruction, or rage therapy, is rising in popularity.
coronavirus
Video: How to look after your mental health when self-isolating amid coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting mental health, according to psychologist Dr Shirin Shams, who has already noticed an “increase of stress and anxiety around the matter”.
360 Well-Being Survey
Video: UAE’s new stress care platform
Global health services company Cigna Insurance Middle East today launched its Stress Care initiative in the UAE, dedicated to raising awareness about the long-term impact of stress – a known contributor to chronic diseases – and reducing its prevalence among residents.
Abu Dhabi
Work-stress: The good, the bad and the ugly
Brand View: Clinicians at Camali Clinic, a multi-disciplinary child and adult mental health service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, discuss the causes, symptoms and ways to manage work stress
depression
Dubai removes ad claiming to cure diabetes through yoga
Giant billboard initially claimed the yoga centre can ‘beat depression’ in 10 days without medicine
depression
Dubai yoga centre claims it can ‘cure depression in 10 days’
Ad for Sanjeev Krishna Yoga has received mixed reactions on social media, with some users calling it ‘ridiculous’ while others validated its success
360 Well-Being Survey
Putting the UAE’s health in the hands of its people
Developing in-work wellness programmes is becoming an essential part of an employer’s duties to its workforce, writes Art Cozad, CEO, Cigna Insurance Middle East