I LOVE it when seemingly ‘hush hush’ topics are brought to the light of day.
Last week Tawazoun organized a very important and impactful session on “Innovating Mental Wellness”
This is a topic we should all strive to openly talk about more often. There is no balanced health without mental health.
There has been so much stigma around mental health which could partly be attributed to our cultural stereotypes and biases. Many wrong messages have caved people in thus barring us all from taking our mental wellness seriously.
I strongly believe we can start to change those narratives by:
- Openly talking about it.
- Bringing more awareness to the need for everybody to have a balanced health which includes mental wellness.
- Supporting people struggling with any part of their mental health.
This week, I urge you all to genuinely check in on your people, colleagues, friends. Ask them how they truly are, listen carefully and offer support where applicable.
I love you Hanane Benkhallouk continue to shine the light on these uncomfortable topics. The Middle East and African region are lucky to have a safe space in Tawazoun.
Have an unbiased week all.