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May 2023
48m 30s

Men's Mental Health

Phireflies
About this episode

In honor of mental health month, this episode aims to raise awareness towards men's mental health, specifically in the middle east. We dispute the stigma around therapy, our biggest fears & concerns about it, and what we as men do to improve our mental wellbeing.


Cast: Michel, Ali, Moatassim, Abdo, Omar El Sabaa

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