E07: Mind Matters

Anxiety, depression, burnout, schizophrenia and everything in between. This episode explores the state of mental health in the region and globally, understanding when to ask for help and how to break the stigma associated with it. We hope you will find something to considerDr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan is a psychiatrist and mental health advocate based in Kuwait. He is known for his expertise in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, and for his efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in the Arab world. Dr. Alsuwaidan is a sought-after speaker and has given talks at numerous conferences and events around the world. He is also a prolific writer, publishing articles on a range of mental health topics in both academic and popular publications. Through his work, Dr. Alsuwaidan has become a leading voice in the field of mental health and is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.Resources mentioned in the episode:A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac | By: Edward ShorterTouched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament | By: Kay Redfield JamisonHow to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence | By: Michael PollanAlso on Netflix: How to Change Your MindConnect with the Guest:Instagram: @moalsuwaidanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moalsuwaidan/Website: www.MindWellKw.comEmail: [email protected] with the Host:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhanbali/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danaalhanbaliTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanaAlhanbaliTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danaalhanbaliYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@danaalhanbali5621/about