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TechnologyDubai Educators Sound Alarm: Children's Over-Reliance on Chatbots is an Immediate Concern
Dubai educators are warning that children's growing reliance on AI chatbots for advice and emotional support is an immediate problem, potentially hindering their development of critical thinking and emotional intelligence.
CultureJordanian Director Zain Duraie Challenges Arab Cinema's Norms with Mental Health Drama 'Sink,' an Oscar Contender
Jordanian filmmaker Zain Duraie's debut feature 'Sink,' an Oscar contender, addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in Arab societies by portraying a mother's struggle to accept her son's deteriorating mental condition.
HealthUAE Law Reform Decriminalising Attempted Suicide Aimed at Reducing Stigma and Boosting Support
Recent legal amendments in the UAE decriminalising attempted suicide are expected to reduce mental health stigma, encourage early intervention, and improve overall access to support services.
HealthThree Years Post-October 7, Prolonged Conflict Takes a Severe Mental Health Toll on Israelis
Three years after the October 7 attacks, ongoing conflict continues to exact a heavy psychological toll on Israelis, with rising rates of PTSD, family distress, and military suicides.
HealthUAE Decriminalizes Attempted Suicide and Imposes Stricter Penalties for Abetment and Homicide
The UAE is decriminalizing attempted suicide to encourage individuals to seek mental health care while introducing stricter prison sentences for abetment and intentional killing.
Breaking NewsSave the Children Warns of Severe Mental Health Crisis for Displaced Youth in Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
The ongoing war and displacement in Lebanon are inflicting severe psychological trauma and disrupting education for hundreds of thousands of children, according to Save the Children US.
Breaking NewsSave the Children Warns of Severe Mental Health Crisis Among Displaced Children in Lebanon
The mental health of children in Lebanon is severely impacted by ongoing displacement and violence, with schools destroyed and humanitarian funding critically low, according to Save the Children US.
HealthDr TikTok: How Mental Health Care is Moving from Consulting Rooms to Social Media Feeds
Mental health content is booming across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sparking a debate among clinicians regarding its benefits for accessibility versus the risks of misinformation and blurred professional boundaries.