The Gulf Insurance Group (GIG) survey underscores the need for a more holistic approach to well-being that addresses both mental and physical health as well as lifestyle choices
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health and fitness
Building a mind for life part 2: Taking control of our health
Living healthier for longer is a goal that all should be striving for
Imposter Syndrome
Reframing ‘Imposter Syndrome’: A catalyst for learning and personal development
Imposter Syndrome doesn’t need to a negative experience
Mental health
The power of optimism: Breaking free from the pull of pessimism
Stories of doom and pessimism command our attention, but can lead to negative beliefs and negative self-images, impacting our health and wellbeing. Through self-awareness and embracing a more optimistic outlook, we can find our path to personal growth
Dubai
Overspending, lack of money are signs of financial trauma, says expert
Money, which is a form of security and safety, followed by power and stature, can often evoke a sense of worthiness in individuals
Cybersickness
Cybersickness could be fatal to the metaverse: Experts
Cybersickness, which is a “common user problem” today, could raise physical and mental health concerns in the future, experts told Arabian Business
Euromed Clinic Dubai
UAE family doctor reiterates importance of ‘holistic medicine’
Holistic medicine focuses on the mind, body, spirit and emotions and ensures they are all in tune and in optimum condition so you can achieve your best possible health and wellness, a UAE doctor explained
Arabian Business Forum
Minding your own business? The importance of investing in employees mental wellbeing in the workplace
The modern Middle East workforce is young, purpose-focused and more comfortable talking about their struggles with stress, balance and more. Companies need to listen, adapt and lead with a positive plan, says Hamish Clark, Chief Wellness Officer at PwC Middle East
Arabian Business
AB UAE Forum: Expert urges ‘community built on trust’ to further destigmatise mental health
Haill said companies in the UAE are already starting to recognise the role they play in people’s mental wellbeing
Mental health
Untreated mental illness is costing the GCC $3.5 billion due to severe productivity loss, PwC says
There are only 2.85 psychiatrists per 100,000 population across the six GCC countries
AB In Focus
Video: Maintaining mental wellbeing in a digital workplace
As digital and virtual communication become increasingly essential in a post-pandemic world, it has become equally important to keep mental wellness top of mind, the head of Zoom for the MENA region said
Coaching
What is the gold standard for mental health and well-being in the workplace?
Here is a flavour of what “outstanding” standards for employee mental health looks like. Indeed, there are organisations within the region working towards this.
Deloitte
Nearly 40 percent of women around the world are seeking new roles, citing burnout: report
Over half of the women surveyed said that their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago
Hamish Clark
Global legislators have a “moral duty” to focus on mental health after Covid job losses, remote work
The global economy is conservatively losing a trillion dollars in lost productivity each year due to mental ill-health, the chief wellness officer of PwC Middle East said
Economic activity
Leading from the front: the importance of mental health to entrepreneurship
Mental stability enables those in charge to improve their decision-making and foster a productive working environment
Avaya
We can’t fit workers back into a 2019-shaped box
Organisations need to align hybrid work policies with digitally-enabled environments by dismantling barriers to productivity in a way that traverses physical location
Adults@School Wellbeing Survey
How schools in Dubai have progressed on adopting well-being practices
Inspired by KHDA’s efforts, private schools are increasingly providing teachers with tools and information to encourage them to adhere to healthy habits that support their physical and mental well-being, and to help them cope with the challenges that arise from work, the OECD report stated