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If therapy isn’t an option right now, there are still effective ways to support your mental health. Consider exploring evidence-based self-help books that offer strategies similar to those used in therapy. Here are a few to get you started: • Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection by Deb Dana • The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris • The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne • Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns • Mindsight by Daniel Siegel • 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman • Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine • Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker #DiscoverYourLight #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellness 

Doomscrolling refers to the habit of continuously scrolling through bad news, often without pause, despite the fact that this news is saddening, distressing, or demoralizing. Farah Dahabi, LCSW, Director of Mental Health First Aid and Clinical Social Worker at The LightHouse Arabia talks about the harmful effects of “doom scrolling.’ “Doomscrolling is a coping mechanism where an individual tries to manage helplessness by continuously scrolling distressing news in an attempt to obtain as much information as possible…all it really does though is provide a false sense of security, and is seriously damaging to our health.” #DiscoverYourLight #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #SelfCare

It is important to actively and consciously tend to your nervous system multiple times a day, throughout the day. The pace of modern life and our day to day stress and hyperstimulation that we experience can be stressful for the mind and body. They put the nervous system into a heightened state of alert, activating the fight-or-flight response and flooding the body with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Over time, it can become difficult for the body to return to a calm, balanced state, leaving the nervous system in a constant state of vigilance. This prolonged activation can lead to symptoms like anxiety, sleep disturbances, and physical tension, as the nervous system struggles to regain its natural equilibrium. #DiscoverYourLight #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MindfulLiving #SelfCareJourney #DubaiMentalHealth #StressRelief #NervousSystemCare #AnxietySupport #BalancedLiving

As we settle into bed, our minds can often wander, sometimes leading us down paths of disturbing thoughts. This phenomenon, common, yet unsettling, can be attributed to the quiet of the night allowing suppressed worries or fears to surface. In these moments of solitude, without the distractions of our daily routines, our minds can fixate on unresolved issues or anxieties. Understanding that this experience is a natural part of the mind's process to decompress and sort through the day's events can be the first step in managing these intrusive thoughts and finding peace before sleep. #DiscoverYourLight #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyMatters #EmotionalWellness #UAEwellness #psychologydubai

I'm happy to share I've completed the Mental Health First Aid certification with The LightHouse Arabia. Given the hardships we've faced in Lebanon, particularly over the past few months, this certification holds special significance. I hope to use this knowledge to continue supporting my team and community, and contributing to creating a more empathetic and understanding environment for everyone ☺️ #mentalhealthawareness #lebanon

If someone in your life was struggling with their mental health, would you know what to do? What to say? When it comes to mental health, knowing how to respond to a crisis can make all the difference. That’s why The LightHouse Arabia has committed to training Mental Health First Aiders (mental health first responders) through the internationally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certificate program. This course is ideal for *People managers *HR professionals *Community leaders *Clergy *Educators *Healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, administrators) *Parents *University students *Anyone interested in learning more about mental health. Age: 18+ Whether you’re a caregiver, friend, or just someone who wants to make a difference, Mental Health First Aid can equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to help support someone who is struggling. — Join our next training: Date: Wednesday, 11th December & Thursday, 12th December  Time: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm (10 hours total) Investment: AED 1,595 per person + 5% VAT Register: https://lnkd.in/dESybqNS or link in stories * Participants who successfully complete the training to become MHFAiders will receive a certificate of accreditation and an accreditation card valid for three (3) years. * Attendees must collect the printed manual from TLA in advance of the training or arrange for it to be delivered. * We are now issuing 6.75 CME/CPD credit points from the DHA along with this certification for those interested. -—— Who Facilitates The MHFA Training: The training is delivered by clinicians from The LightHouse Arabia. *The LightHouse Arabia is the only institution in the UAE certified to deliver the internationally recognized Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate course.* #DiscoverYourLight #MentalHealthMatters #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyMatters #EmotionalWellness #UAEwellness #psychologydubai 

“From our very first heartbreak and then with every subsequent burn and betrayal, we make a deeper commitment to ourselves to keep our heart safe and never let it get hurt again. And while this is done with the noblest of intentions, we do not realise that when we put our heart behind a metaphorical glass case, sure, it is protected from experiencing pain and sorrow, but there it is also disabled from feeling rapture and joy.” Dr. Saliha Afridi, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Chairwoman & Founder, of The LightHouse Arabia, explains how to create an emotional safety for ourselves so that we can fully engage with life again. #DiscoverYourLight #EmotionalResilience #HeartHealing #EngageWithLife

If someone in your life was struggling with their mental health, would you know what to do? What to say? When it comes to mental health, knowing how to respond to a crisis can make all the difference. That’s why The LightHouse Arabia has committed to training Mental Health First Aiders (mental health first responders) through the internationally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certificate program. This course is ideal for *People managers *HR professionals *Community leaders *Clergy *Educators *Healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, administrators) *Parents *University students *Anyone interested in learning more about mental health. Age: 18+ Whether you’re a caregiver, friend, or just someone who wants to make a difference, Mental Health First Aid can equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to help support someone who is struggling. — Join our next training: Date: Wednesday, 11th December  Time: 9.30 am - 2.30 pm (10 hours total) Investment: AED 1,595 per person + 5% VAT Register: https://lnkd.in/dESybqNS or link in stories * Participants who successfully complete the training to become MHFAiders will receive a certificate of accreditation and an accreditation card valid for three (3) years. * Attendees must collect the printed manual from TLA in advance of the training or arrange for it to be delivered. *We are now issuing 6.55 CME/CPD credit points from the DHA along with this certification for those interested. -—— Who Facilitates The MHFA Training: The training is delivered by clinicians from The LightHouse Arabia. *The LightHouse Arabia is the only institution in the UAE certified to deliver the internationally recognized Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate course.* #DiscoverYourLight #MentalHealthMatters #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapyMatters #EmotionalWellness #UAEwellness #psychologydubai