Hello everyone,

I’m genuinely sad to see that this post hasn’t had more activity. Anecdotally, I see Arab men and women struggling with depression often, yet many do not seek therapy, and even fewer find clinicians they feel they can identify with culturally.

I’m not claiming to be any kind of Lebanese savior. I simply know there are certain dynamics I understand firsthand from growing up within this kind of family system and cultural context, including the ways silence, pride, loyalty, and gender expectations can shape how distress is carried and hidden.

I hope to see this thread pick up. I’m going to share it with a few Arab friends and colleagues to help get more voices and support into the conversation.