Suicide Risk on Gaza Campuses Is Growing, Studies Suggest
Studies show a high rate of suicidal behavior among students at Gaza’s universities, where mental health services remain scarce despite efforts to improve them.
Islamic University of Gaza to Offer First Psychiatry Diploma
War and economic deprivation threaten the mental well-being of Gaza’s two million people but there is a huge shortage of psychiatric help
Social Anxiety Disorder Affects Many Medical Students in Sudan, Study Finds
In a country beset by educational disruptions, social anxiety disorder is prevalent among medical students, a new study finds.
Beyond Scholarships: Providers Tend to Refugees’ Psychological Needs, Too
Organizations that offer scholarships to Syrian refugees find that psychosocial support is also needed to help them thrive.
Ahoud Alasfour: Teacher Training Is a Priority for a Gulf Education Leader
Recognition of teachers as professionals is crucial to education reform, says Ahoud Alasfour, president of the Gulf Comparative Education Society.
Ajman University Caps a Challenging Year with a Drive-Through Graduation
The university, in the Emirates, wanted students to have some semblance of a normal cap-and-gown experience after a challenging school year.
Egypt’s Universities Combat Gender-Based Violence Through ‘Safe Women’s Units’
Several of Egypt’s universities have set up special clinics to help women who have suffered violence, on campuses and beyond.
A Dubai Artist Helps Women Process Difficult Times Through Creativity
Art helped Zaahirah Muthy get through challenging times in her own life. She launched a series of art therapy workshops in Dubai to help other women do the same.
International Students in the Gulf Cope With the Stress of Isolating in Dorms
Quarantining in their rooms, some students struggle with boredom and increased levels of anxiety. For others, there’s still a sense of community from living in student housing.
Digital Mental Health Tools Increase Access but Need More Study
Digital technologies can help overcome stigmas about mental health issues and improve access to care, but challenges for researchers remain, three scientists in Qatar argue.
