Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Building a New Conversation Around Mental Health

Let’s face it: mental health is a crisis we don’t talk about enough. Around the world, millions of people suffer in silence, trapped by fear, shame, or the weight of stigma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in eight people globally—nearly one billion individuals—lives with a mental health disorder. Depression and anxiety alone cost the global economy over $1 trillion annually in lost productivity.¹ Among youth, the numbers are equally alarming: nearly 50% of mental health conditions begin by age 14, yet most cases go untreated.²

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Loneliness

The Pain of Loneliness vs Pleasure of Solitude

n the complex universe of human emotions, there lies a paradox so profound that it shapes our very experience of being alone. Paul Tillich illuminates this enigma: “Language… has created the word ‘loneliness’ to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word ‘solitude’ to express the glory of being alone.” In these words, Tillich unravels the dual threads of loneliness and solitude woven into the fabric of our lives.

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emotional intelligence

Practical Application of Emotional Intelligence: Insights from the Life of the Prophet

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was a multidimensional leader whose entire life exemplified emotional intelligence (EQ). His exceptional empathy and comprehension of human nature allowed him to form meaningful connections with individuals from diverse walks of life, regardless of their origins, ideologies, or socioeconomic status. The Prophet personified compassion, introspection, and societal harmony in all his guises: spiritual leader, political figure, and family man.

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