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Articles, guides, and mental health resources by Dr. Fatima Abdullah.

Jul 28, 20263 min read

Lift Your Spirits by Keeping a Neat, Clean Home

Does clutter or dirt around the house nag at you mentally, adding item after item to your to-do list? Have you ever noticed how much more relaxed you feel when you come home to a tidy house?

Jul 24, 20263 min read

How To Stop Worrying All The Time

Worrying is part of human nature. We all have such stressful lives, and sometimes we can find ourselves a little bit overwhelmed.

Jul 20, 20265 min read

How to Help Elderly Parents Deal With Depression and Anxiety

As our parents age, they may experience more health problems, both physical and mental. Depression and anxiety are common mental health issues that can be especially difficult for the elderly.…

Jun 28, 20266 min read

How to Be Calm and Present When Life is Chaotic

Life comes with challenges. You can't avoid them. Maybe you're trying to focus on a work project, but your child is asking for your attention and won't stop talking, or perhaps you're at home…

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Handling Social Anxiety: Three Life Hacks

If you suffer from social anxiety, you may find seemingly simple, everyday tasks incredibly challenging and difficult. They leave you crippled with fear about the outcome of every problem, the…

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Jun 21, 20263 min read

Why Social Media Might Be Damaging Your Mood

Social media is everywhere we turn. It's become such a significant part of our lives that it's hard to imagine how we would function without it.

A woman journaling quietly in a calm room, reflecting as part of trauma therapy

Jun 11, 20262 min read

Trauma Therapy in Dubai: A Guide to Healing

Trauma therapy helps you process overwhelming experiences so they no longer control your present. Learn the signs of unresolved trauma and how therapy in Dubai helps.

A calm therapy room for EMDR sessions at Enliven Counselling Center, Dubai

Jun 10, 20262 min read

EMDR Therapy in Dubai: How It Works and Who It Helps

EMDR therapy helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their charge. Here is how EMDR works, what to expect, and where to find it in Dubai.

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Nov 24, 20251 min read

Anxiety: The Killer of Peace

Anxiety is often described as worry or nervousness, but for many people it is far louder and far more disruptive than that. It can feel like a wave of pressure that rises without warning...

A young adult journaling to build emotional regulation skills — Enliven Counselling Center, Dubai

Oct 7, 20253 min read

Empowering Young Adults: Tools for Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation is a skill, not a personality trait. Practical tools — mindfulness, journaling, movement, creativity, and support — that help young adults manage emotions.

A teenager practising calm breathing — teen anxiety support at Enliven Counselling Center, Dubai

Oct 7, 20252 min read

Navigating Anxiety: Effective Techniques for Teens

Teen anxiety has reached record levels, but it is manageable. Five practical, evidence-based techniques that help teenagers navigate anxious feelings.

Two parents reconnecting through better communication — couples and family counselling at Enliven, Dubai

Oct 7, 20253 min read

Restoring Relationships: Counseling Strategies for Parents

Parenting can strain even strong relationships. Practical counselling strategies — communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and self-care — to help parents reconnect.

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