“The Arab Republic of Egypt launched the ‘Our Mental Health Is a Priority’ initiative in May 2020. With the help of psychologists and professional institutions, this initiative has supported the mental health of Egyptian women and has raised the public’s awareness of mental health during this challenging time,” writes the report. Egypt’s “Our Mental Health is a Priority” initiative was launched in May 2020 in collaboration between the National Council for Women (NCW) and UN Women. It’s focused on raising awareness on the mental health issues caused by the pandemic, and on supporting the mental health of Egyptian women in specific. “It is very important to know that when you’re vulnerable you’re not alone” Al Mashat expressed through social media channels, stating that mental health is something that affects us all particularly during the pandemic.

Source: Egypt Today March 08, 2021 11:37 UTC