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In the press

The National

Abu Dhabi mother reveals tough realities of raising a severely autistic child

Dr Ioannis Delipalas in conversation with The National on the lived reality of severe autism in the family.

The National

What is brain fog? The causes, consequences and cures

Why so many people feel mentally clouded — and what evidence says actually clears it.

The National

Daddy blues — why we need to talk about postnatal depression in men

Postnatal depression isn't only a mother's experience. The signs, the science, and what to do.

The National

Dubai clinics report surge in ADHD cases among women as 'silent struggle' continues

ADHD in women is widely underdiagnosed. Inside the rise in adult-female assessments and what it means for treatment.

Long reads

Autism in adulthood

4 min read

Autism in adulthood

Most people think autism is obvious. For a lot of adults — it's anything but. Many are still undiagnosed by their thirties.

Depression — when surviving stops being enough

4 min read

Depression — when surviving stops being enough

You still go to work. You reply to messages. You keep functioning. But everything feels heavier than it should — and it might be depression.

Anxiety — and why your body knows first

4 min read

Anxiety — and why your body knows first

Most people don't recognise anxiety until their body forces them to. The signs, the types, and the path through.