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AI x Therapy: Is this the future of mental health?

AI x Therapy: Is this the future of mental health?

Chatbots are rapidly entering the intimate space of mental health, offering low-cost emotional support, but raising serious ethical and safety concerns

Addicted to AI? Here's how you can reduce your emotional reliance

Addicted to AI? Here's how you can reduce your emotional reliance

Mental health experts are noticing a new pattern: for some people, AI is shifting from a useful tool to a manipulative and addictive crutch — shaping emotions, decisions, and even relationships

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Middle East and North Africa Trauma Alliance Conference in Dubai

Everything you need to know about the upcoming Middle East and North Africa Trauma Alliance Conference in Dubai

MENATA brings clinicians, communities, and institutions together to build resilience, restore dignity, and create spaces where recovery is possible for all

UAE: Scrolling past suffering? How social media numbs our brains to tragedy

UAE: Scrolling past suffering? How social media numbs our brains to tragedy

"Images of death are mixed with the mundane... but we have taught ourselves to keep moving."

'Kid rot summer': Why doing nothing might be the best thing for your child

'Kid rot summer': Why doing nothing might be the best thing for your child

The trend encourages parents to swap packed schedules for boredom-fuelled, unstructured play that builds creativity and resilience

UAE: When independence leads to burnout and how it affects you mentally

UAE: When independence leads to burnout and how it affects you mentally

A fierce self-reliance, among men and women, is what clinicians call a trauma response: armour forged in neglect, loss or emotional inconsistency

What is jealousy really and how can it help you?

What is jealousy really and how can it help you?

Often misunderstood as a toxic flaw, jealousy — if explored with honesty — can reveal hidden insecurities, unmet desires, and untapped potential, says Dubai-based clinical psychologist

UAE: Are you feeling lonely? You are not alone.

UAE: Are you feeling lonely? You are not alone.

Urban loneliness is on the rise globally, especially in expat-heavy hubs defined by rapid growth and cultural diversity

When the ideal isn't real: What's cognitive dissonance and how to tackle it?

When the ideal isn't real: What's cognitive dissonance and how to tackle it?

Here’s what you need to know and what can be done to overcome it

UAE: Why body image dissatisfaction peaks during summer

UAE: Why body image dissatisfaction peaks during summer

A new study reveals how seasonal trends and social media shape body image, even in regions like the Gulf