November 17, 2022 A Comic Book, A Serious Subject: Alumna Haidy Helmy Reflects on Senior Project “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is an oft-repeated adage that shines through the work of Haidy Helmy ‘20.
October 22, 2022 Community Wellness and Mini-Marathon Day The American University in Cairo celebrated all dimensions of wellness. Faculty, staff and students took part in the Community Wellness and Mini-Marathon Day, which celebrated mental health awareness on campus, a fun day of activities, giveaways and awards!
October 12, 2022 AUC's Mental Health Wellness Taskforce is Starting Conversations to Stop Stigma As Mental Health Awareness week kicks off at AUC, activities, class visits and discussions with experts on mental health and well-being are happening across campus. Later this month, there will be a community wellness day and mini-marathon at the University.
September 19, 2022 Upcoming Piece of Mind Festival to Explore Mental Health Through Theatre Launching for the first time in early 2023, AUC’s Piece of Mind festival aims to normalize conversations about mental health by featuring scripts written by members of the AUC c
September 8, 2022 AUC, WHO Leadership in Mental Health Program Boosts Well-being Across Mediterranean Region The same year she was appointed director of the mental health unit at Palestine’s Ministry of Health, Samah Jabr took part in the Leadership in Mental Health, Eastern Mediterranean Region (LMH) training program at AUC.
June 1, 2022 AUC Launches Initiative to Support Community Mental Health, End Stigma On Sunday, AUC launched its Mental Health and Well-being Initiative with a community workshop aimed at opening a discussion and offering a platform for participants to share their experiences and ideas for improving mental he