Mental illness
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Mental Health Clinics in Sudan
Dec 29, 2020Sudan is one of the first countries in Africa and the Middle East to offer mental health services. Dr Al-Tigany Al-Mahy is one of the first psychiatrist in the region. He graduated in 1935 from Kitchener... -
Understanding the ‘Cure’ to Mental Health in Africa
Nov 19, 2018Growing up, every time my siblings and I would do something that would drive my parents mad, they would jokingly tell us they will end up in Tigani ElMahi. As a result, I began associating mental... -
The Women Behind E-therapy Sudan
Nov 6, 2018With the ongoing and crippling political and economic crisis in Sudan, many Sudanese men and women are left struggling to survive leading to several mental health concerns. And with the social stigma surrounding mental health, many... -
Understanding Mental Health: Superwoman and Super Mom Syndromes
Oct 21, 2018Mental health is a sensitive but important subject that has, in recent years, been gaining increased attention and awareness, all over the world. Yet, in many parts of the world, mental illness is still viewed as...