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Why is mental health still a taboo in the Arab world?

In many countries, seeing a therapist is a normal part of an individual’s self-care routine, like going to the gym or having a massage. However, in the Arab world, only a privileged few get mental health treatment while the vast majority of people suffer from anxiety, depression and even Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, unaware that they can be helped, even without medication.