AWARE AE

01/10/2020

The situation of this pandemic is very overwhelming.

Read more about ways to practice self-care during these times on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/ways-to-practice-self-care-during-the-pandemic/

With everything going on in the world at the moment, you may start feeling overwhelmed due to all the new information you are reading.

01/10/2020

Read about the mental health of Lebanese workers on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-mental-health-of-domestic-workers-in-lebanon/

The Kafala system in Lebanon has been found to be quite oppressive to those working there. As a result, their mental health is affected negatively.

30/09/2020

Dreams have several meanings and are experienced differently by people when mental health comes into play.

Read more about this on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/dreams-and-their-association-with-mental-health/

Dreams can have many different meanings and are experienced in different ways by different people. How can you learn to sleep better?

30/09/2020

Mental health and physical health are interrelated in so many ways.

Read more about this important relationship on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/mental-health-is-just-as-important-as-physical-health/

Mental health and physical health are interrelated in many ways. Your mental state can very much affect your physical wellbeing.

30/09/2020

Read about how to self-soothe using your hearing on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/self-soothe-hearing-techniques/

Self-soothing and mindfulness techniques include ways to calm yourself down and relax. Read more to see how you can do that with your hearing.

30/09/2020

ADHD is a disorder that is quite often misunderstood.

Read more about it on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/adhd-what-is-it/

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common behavioral disorder that is often very misunderstood and stigmatized.

30/09/2020

Touch techniques are a form of mindfulness practice that work on self-soothing.



http://aware-ae.com/self-soothe-touch-techniques/

Focusing on the sense of touch in terms of practicing mindfulness is a good technique in order to ground and calm yourself.

29/09/2020

There are many misconceptions about ADHD being a disorder only experienced by children, when this is not factual.

There are many people who suffer from ADHD and they are of all ages. Click the link below to learn more!



http://aware-ae.com/adhd-is-a-child-disorder/

ADHD, while most often diagnosed in children, is not only a child disorder. It affects a percentage of adults that often go untreated.

29/09/2020

Practicing gratitude has numerous benefits.

Read more about them on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-importance-of-vocalizing-gratitude/

Gratitude, as a form of mindfulness, has countless benefits. It is crucial to find ways that work for each individual in order to achieve maximum benefit.

29/09/2020

Schools are meant to be a safe space for students. Because teachers are not mental health professionals, some signs are often overlooked.



http://aware-ae.com/being-easy-on-students-with-mental-instabilities/

Schools are meant to be a safe space for students. Since teachers are not mental health professionals, they may miss some signs of struggle.

29/09/2020

The people of Beirut went through another tragedy when parts of the port went up in flames again on September 10th.



http://aware-ae.com/beirut-a-month-later/

Beirut, just over a month following the tragic port explosion, experienced another scare as a result of a fire that raged at the port once more.

28/09/2020

Journaling is a recommended means of processing emotions.

Read more about it on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-importance-of-journaling/

Journaling is a method recommended by many mental health professionals as a means to understanding and processing emotions.

28/09/2020

Read about some things you can do to help your healing process if you are unable to seek therapy on our website.

NOTE: these points are NOT a replacement for therapy.



http://aware-ae.com/what-to-do-when-you-cannot-go-to-therapy/

Therapy is a very important part of healing from a mental illness. However, sometimes, it may be difficult to actually pursue it.

28/09/2020

Mental Health Movies: Girl, Interrupted

For today’s movie we are talking about “Girl, Interrupted” and its impact on the mental health community while being released in the late 90s.

Check out the link below to read more about the film!💚



http://aware-ae.com/mental-health-movies-girl-interrupted/

Girl, Interrupted is one of the first movies that sheds light on mental health and serious mental health disorders such as BPD.

28/09/2020

Schizophrenia is a disorder that is very often misunderstood.

Read more about some of its common myths on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/myths-vs-truths-schizophrenia/

Like many mental disorders and illnesses, schizophrenia is followed with many misconceptions due to its rather complex nature.

27/09/2020

Coping mechanisms are used to assist a person experiencing stress.

Read more about the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/coping-mechanisms/

Coping mechanisms are used in order to help a person efficiently deal with the stressors they may experience in their lives.

27/09/2020

The mental health stigma that exists in the healthcare sector tends to be very problematic.

Read more about this issue on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/reducing-the-mental-health-stigma-in-healthcare/

The mental health stigma that exists in the healthcare system establishes a major obstacle related to accessing good medical care.

27/09/2020

Body dysmorphia is a disorder that needs focus and attention.

Read more about it on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/what-is-body-dysmorphia/

We often find ourselves picking at the flaws in our appearance sometimes. However, for those with body dysmorphia, it goes beyond that.

27/09/2020

hutting off negativity can be difficult at times.

Read about some steps we recommend on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/learning-to-shut-off-negativity/

Shutting off your negative thoughts is much easier said than done. However, once taught how to cope with negativity, it becomes easier to deal with.

26/09/2020

Psychogenic blackouts are seizures that occur as a result of psychological conditions.

Read more about them on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/psychogenic-blackouts/

26/09/2020

Parenting methods play a big role in shaping how children turn out to be.

Read more about “me VS. you” parenting on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/what-is-it-me-vs-you-parenting/

The "me VS. you" parenting method heavily relies on guardians imposing their authority on children through demands and implementing punishments.

26/09/2020

Mental paralysis is not something foreign to those with major depressive disorder.

Read more about this on our website. Link in bio!



http://aware-ae.com/mental-paralysis-and-major-depressive-disorder/

Though mental paralysis is commonly experienced by victims of trauma and/or abuse, MDD patients are no stranger to this mental consumption.

26/09/2020

Racism, although not often talked about, is very prevalent in the Arab region and can have a severe impact on those targeted's mental health.

Read more about this issue on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/racism-in-the-arab-world-its-impact-on-mental-health/

Racism, while not talked about often, is very prevalent in the Middle Eastern region and among Arabs. Such acts of racism must be eliminated from within.

25/09/2020

Welcome to the newest series on our platform “Mental Health Movies” where we will be discussing or reviewing movies that bring awareness to, or convey mental health in film.

For our first article we are discussing The Joker and how it brings light to the concept of neglect toward mental health issues within society. Check out the link below to read the full story!🎥💚



http://aware-ae.com/mental-health-movies-the-joker/

25/09/2020

Myths VS. Truths: Mental Health Disorders

Those suffering with mental health disorders are often dehumanized by other members in society due to lack of understanding of the matter.

Those suffering from mental health disorders are often dehumanized by other members in society due to lack of understanding of the matter.



http://aware-ae.com/myths-vs-truths-mental-health-disorders/

Due to the lack of awareness and stigma surrounding mental health and mental health disorders, there are many myths that circulate around this field.

25/09/2020

OCD is a disorder that is misunderstood quite often.

Read more about it on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/what-is-it-ocd/

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder that is, often, misunderstood and followed by many misconceptions. Read more to understand what it is.

25/09/2020

We often hear people refer to their mood swings as being bipolar or borderline.

Read the article on our website to find out how to distinguish between the three as well as how normalizing these terms have a negative impact on mental health issues in society as they encourage stigmatization.



http://aware-ae.com/clarifying-the-difference-mood-swings-vs-bipolar-disorder-vs-borderline-personality-disorder/

Mood swings – we all experience them. Sometimes, we have those days where it feels like you are on top of the world only for it all to come crashing down.

24/09/2020

Eating disorders are mental illnesses that need to be taken seriously.

Read more about this issue on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/what-not-to-say-to-someone-with-an-eating-disorder/

Eating disorders are serious mental disorders that affect many people. If you know someone with an ED, you must be gentle with them.

24/09/2020

Stigma of the mental health community has negative effects on those who struggle, leaving them without the help they need.

Read more about this issue on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/stigma-and-its-direct-impact-on-mental-health/

Stigma of the mental health community, like with many other things, negatively impacts the mental health of those struggling.

24/09/2020

Read about the mental health of house help and how their dehumanization can lead to severe mental and emotional impact.

Always remember that your house help are people with feelings and emotions. Love and care for them as you would a family member or a friend💚



http://aware-ae.com/the-mental-health-of-house-help/

Oftentimes, the mistreatment and dehumanization of house help and domestic workers can have dire consequences on their mental health

24/09/2020

Dealing with negative thoughts that arise is a very important part of coping with mental health difficulties.

Read more about this on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/how-to-deal-with-negative-thoughts/

Part of being mindful and learning how to cope with mental health difficulties includes dealing with negative thoughts that may arise.

23/09/2020

Managing anxiety can be difficult, what are some ways that you manage it?

If you are unsure, click the link below to read all about it!



http://aware-ae.com/how-to-manage-your-anxiety/

While it can be exhausting to live through anxiety, there are ways to deal with the symptoms and rewrite the anxious wiring of your brain back to normal.

23/09/2020

Community interventions provide a comprehensive approach to a range of numerous issues including social justice, empowerment, mental health and more.

Click the link below to learn more about how community-based interventions impact our society!



http://aware-ae.com/community-interventions-to-promote-mental-health/

Community-based interventions are interventions that provide a comprehensive approach to a range of numerous issues. Keep reading to find out more.

23/09/2020

It is not easy for someone struggling mentally to just “be happy”.

Read more about these misconceptions on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-misconceptions-around-just-try-to-be-happy/

One of the stigmas that exists in the mental health community is the belief that sufferers of mental health issues will “just get better” and "be happy".

23/09/2020

Like many aspects of borderline personality disorder, it is very important to learn about splitting.

Read more on what it is and how to deal with it on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/bpd-splitting-what-is-it/

22/09/2020

While not well-known, mental health and physical health are very much interrelated.

Read more about how exercise can benefit your mental health on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-importance-of-exercise/

Because mental health and physical health are strongly related, exercise is one of the many methods used to heal our minds.

22/09/2020

With the new age of technology and social media, we seem to have lost many of our social skills.

Read about the importance of face-to-face interaction on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/the-importance-of-face-to-face-communication/

22/09/2020

In a fast-paced world lacking communication, it is important to distinguish between empathetic listening and dismissive listening.

Read more about this on our website.



http://aware-ae.com/clarifying-the-difference-empathetic-listening-vs-dismissive-listening/

22/09/2020

The benefits of art therapy are endless. Use this therapeutic method to unleash your creativity and express yourself today!

Read more about art therapy on our website now!💚



http://aware-ae.com/mental-health-benefits-of-art-therapy/

16/08/2020

Affirmations and reassurance can go a long way, not just with other people but also with yourself.

Read more about how affirmations and reassurance can transform your mindset and induce happiness on our website now: http://aware-ae.com/affirmations-reassurance-towards-well-being/

Affirmations are not just powerful enough to communicate to others but also to ourselves. Words can be used to transform your mindset and induce happiness.