52 | October 2011 | woman this month Showcase MHT. Ezies Ebrahim promotes mental health therapy for individuals, families and groups through therapeutic techniques. AMH’S MHT department deals with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal impulses, lack of self esteem, eating disorders, and problems faced with ADD and ADHD children. MHT. Ebrahim offers community help, Mental Health Therapy AMERICAN MISSION HOSPITAL Many people are affected by mental health disorders. WTM sits down with American Mission Hospital’s mental health therapist (MHT) Ezies Ebrahim to learn more. interventions and unique parenting classes for families with children and teenagers. Through her own experience as a culture and relational specialist for eight years and through her travel to 28 countries around the world, the therapist has found that the most common problems faced in our community today are anxiety, depression, parenting and marital problems and abuse. Among the many symptoms of depression are headaches, difficulty sleeping, over-sleeping, fatigue and loss of energy, withdrawal from social interactions, difficulty in making decisions, aggressive behavior and significant weight loss or gain. Several techniques are used for treatment with each client, suitable to their own needs and individual crisis. Cognitive behavioral therapy, relational stile, gestalt, greave session and creative therapy are some of the, methods of approach. “Most people get stuck and they need someone who doesn’t know them, and a safe place to help them identify and talk about their own issues. They need to deal with the problem from a healthy perspective and with a professional person”. MHT. Ebrahim finished her educational degrees in the United States, including her Masters of Arts degree in Mental Health Therapy. After working in related fields in the US and Bahrain, she has now been with American Mission Hospital since August 2010, fulfilling her passion to contribute to the Gulf community. Call 17 248-135. The Braun ThermoScan ExacTemp ear thermometer has been designed to provide accurate temperature measurements within seconds and it is fitted with an easy-to-read LCD display. Used by more doctors and mothers than any other infrared thermometer brand worldwide, this device is equipped with very helpful features. It boasts a small, soft and flexible tip, gives out a beep when it is ready and comes with alkaline batteries. The temperature range is from 34 to 42.2˚C. While you have many ways of determining if your child has a fever, an ear thermometer is one of the quickest and most accurate ways of doing so. Compared to oral and rectal thermometers, this is a less invasive and faster way of taking your baby’s temperature. It uses infrared technology to measure the heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, which is a very good indicator of the body’s core temperature. Unlike other ear thermometers, Braun features a patented pre-warmed tip. It minimises the cooling effect that could result from the insertion of a cold probe tip, thus ensuring accuracy. Its memory can store up to eight readings. Not only does it sport a lens filter detector and ejector; the fact that they are disposable reduces the chance of germ transfer. Also, the in-built guidance system checks the position of the thermometer. A light flashes during the measuring process, so as long as the probe is securely positioned, it will light up continuously once an accurate reading has been taken. Call 17 171-700. Feel the Heat YAQUBY STORES You no longer have to rush to a clinic to find out if your child has a fever. Braun has launched a simple device just for you.
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