Mental Health & Neurological Conditions

Speaking out against stigma

6 minutes 12 seconds
Speaking out against stigma
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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When Ali’s anxiety first emerged, it was not well understood or accepted by his community – but left untreated, things only got worse. From Kuwait to the wider world, podcasts and the internet are giving people a voice to speak out and challenge stigma.

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This video appears in the Facing Forward documentary series, a series of 25 short films and 10 articles from around the world.

This initiative seeks to raise awareness of NCDs and highlight the stories of people living with NCDs across the globe, as well as those of the communities, institutions and private sector who are leading the way to prevent and control NCDs.

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