"Yalla Nehki" hosted by Tala Alkurd

When you feel confident you tend to make decisions that are good for you and your health. You are more likely to care for yourself, get out and about, be active, and choose healthier foods. Low self-esteem isn't a mental health problem in itself, but they are closely linked. When many things start affecting your self-esteem for a long time, this might lead o mental health problems. Confidence is a strength because it means you accept and trust yourself and have a sense of control in your life. You know your strengths and weakness well and have a positive view of yourself. You set realistic expectations and goals, communicate assertively, and can handle criticism. My guest in this episode is a renowned speaker and motivational coach, Florencia Andres. She is an international speaker who lectures in Spanish and English in various parts of the world and is a coach to some of the best athletes in the world. She is described as ‘the female tony Robbins.’ Together we explore what it means to be confident and how to help you pack and prepare your ‘Mental Backpack’ with tools for your journey ahead.

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. ‘Yala Nehki’ Burnout with Dr. Nisreen Otaibi, Founder and director of Irshad Center. Talks about Mental Wellbeing in the work place and talks about her new initiative.

This pandemic has hit us hard, many of us lost loved one, homes, jobs and some had to relocate. Coping with loss is one of life’s biggest challenges. Grieving is often and most commonly associated  with the death of a loved one—which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief—but any loss can cause grief, including: Divorce or relationship breakup, Loss of health, Losing a job, A miscarriage, Retirement, loss of a friendship the list goes on. Yala Nehki ‘ Grief’ hosts Rania Atalla a former political and communications professional who now works as a mental health specialist, educator, and psychotherapist. In Rania’s on words this is a Candid conversation about a topic that many experience but few really talk about.

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress. Understanding anxiety is the first step to learn how to manage it. ‘Yala Nehki' Anxiety, Tala hosts Rasha Saliba, a Clinical Psychologist where the discussion starts by identifying the symptoms, the different types and possible treatment. In line with our upcoming Mental Health campaign ‘ صحة وطن’ in collaboration with Love Jo, Anxiety is on the forefront. Stay tuned for other social media activities that shed light on this important but often misunderstood emotion.

Going back to school was an issue for many parents, children, and teachers. After almost two years online that emotional challenges needed to be addressed. Sirsa Qursha a childhood development specialist talks about these challenges and addresses the importance of schools being ready for an emotional rollercoaster this coming semester and year ahead.

كانت العودة إلى المدرسة مشكلة لكثير من الآباء والأطفال والمعلمين. بعد ما يقارب العامين من التعليم عبر الإنترنت ، كانت هناك حاجة إلى معالجة هذه التحديات العاطفية. تتحدث سيرسا قرشة ، أخصائية تنمية الطفولة ، عن هذه التحديات وتتحدث عن أهمية استعداد المدارس للانفجار العاطفي في الفصل الدراسي المقبل والعام المقبل.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. ‘Yala Nehki’ with Dr. Falah Al Tamimi, consultant Psychiatrist and founder/director of Mental Health Hub addresses the importance of Mental health awareness and intervention in Jordan.