Public Awareness Meeting Organized As Part of IWD Campaign

Gaza Community Mental Health Programme has recently held an awareness meeting entitled "Women's Mental Health and Self-Care Methods", in which 25 women from Al-Zaytoun Neighborhood participated.

The meeting was delivered by psychologist, Afnan Al-Nakhala, at Al-Afaq Association for Development

At the beginning of the meeting, the specialist, Al-Nakhala, gave an overview about the services provided by GCMHP to the Palestinian community and all the categories of the beneficiaries, and how to seek support.

It also included explanations of mental health concepts and the relationship between physical symptoms and mental health issues, with a special focus on women’s mental health and how to deal with life stressors and practise self-care.

During the meeting, women had the opportunity to learn and practise relaxation excercises and other stress relieving activities.  

The session was concluded with a discussion during which the women had their questions about family issues answered. Brochures and awareness materials were also distributed to the participants.