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Sara Al-Mansoori
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WHO Report: Mental Health Crisis Deepens Across Arab World
Sara Al-Mansoori
3 weeks 3 days
8 min read
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A comprehensive new report from the WHO reveals a deepening mental health crisis across the Arab world.
The Scale of the Problem
Approximately 65 million people across the Arab world suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition.
Barriers to Care
Stigma remains the primary barrier, with 73% saying they would not tell family members about receiving mental health treatment.
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Sara Al-Mansoori
Culture and arts editor specializing in Arabic literature and contemporary art. Published author and literary critic.
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