Mental health problems are common, with 1 in 4 people struggling, yet more than half of those struggling will never reach out for support, or they will heavily delay treatment due to stigma.

Stigma continues to be a pervasive barrier in the region
preventing healing and worsening health outcomes. Illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders are ranked as the topmost stigmatized illnesses amongst all illnesses.

Stigma can be intentional, unintentional, subtle, or obvious, but it leads to harm - no matter the scale.

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Learn the action steps you can take personally and professionally to end stigma towards mental health:

• Understand the different types of stigma and their effects

• Understand the gold standard of a compassionate mindset towards mental health.

• Improve empathy and sensitivity when speaking about mental health and learn about supporting someone who may be struggling.

• Improve self-care and learn how to better care for your own mental health.

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About the facilitator:

Farah Dahabi, LSCW (US)
Clinical Social Worker
Mental Health First Aid Director UAE

Farah Dahabi is a Clinical Social Worker from the US who leads the Mental Health First Aid UAE program. She has expertise in workplace mental health, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues.

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