We understand the importance of accessible resources and support in your daily lives.
Houna was created to be a hub offering comprehensive information on mental health, with a diverse network of mental health professionals who you can reach out to for support, and a platform of talks, webinars, workshops providing discussions and learning opportunities on mental health topics.
Whether you need guidance, information, or referrals, we are here to support you on your mental health journey by offering valuable insights and practical tips for mental well-being, self-care practices and coping strategies.
Knowledge is power so join our community to create sustainable change from within.

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A WORD FROM MAJDA AL SABAH

Sheikha Majda Al Sabah talking about supporting people with mental health concerns, and about destigmatizing mental health

Thank you to “Lammtara Studio” Dubai for producing Sheikha Majda’s video.
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Podcasts & Webinars

Tune into interesting conversations about multiple topics related to mental health.
Podcast and Webinar
The Chronicles of Autism Moms

This Life: The Chronicles of Autism Moms is an exciting and witty podcast documenting the 10 year journey and beyond of a vibrant international group of mothers of individuals on the Autism spectrum.

Podcast and Webinar
Tuhoon - Amaal Al Sayer

Amaal Al Sayer

Podcast and Webinar
What happens in a psychotherapy session? And how does the specialist think? | Moraba'a Podcast

Dr. Arwa Arab

Podcast and Webinar
The importance of mental health with Dr. Mohammad Al-Suwaidan | Finjan podcast

الدكتور محمد السويدان، أستاذ مساعد في قسم الطب النفسي في جامعة الكويت، ورئيس وحدة الصحة النفسية في مستشفى مبارك الكبير.

Podcast and Webinar
National Health and Life Stress Survey | Dr. Yasmine Al-Tuwaijri

How to deal with the pressures, difficulties and experiences that we go through in daily life

Media

Stay up to date on the various activities we've participated in.
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How To Look After Your Mental Health During Ramadan

Sheikha Majda Jaber Humoud Al Sabah, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and foun...

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Sheikha Majda Al Sabah Launches Houna Initiative

A mental health platform offering resources, services, support in Kuwait, t...

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NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM LAUNCHED TO DESTIGMATIZE MENTAL HEALTH IN ARAB WORLD

NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM LAUNCHED TO DESTIGMATIZE MENTAL HEALTH IN ARAB WORLD

FAQs

Please check the “Get Involved” section of our platform to find in-detail requirements of how to be a part of the Houna initiative.

Please check the “Get Involved” section of our platform to find in-detail requirements of how to be a part of the Houna initiative.

Houna is for everyone! Whether you are looking for treatment, seeking or are a professional in the field, interested in research, support groups, or active participation, Houna is the platform for you. As a companion application, Houna can provide day-to-day content and respite from everyday life, and can be there with you every step of the journey.

Funding for Houna comes in the way of sponsorships from our partners, token membership fees, and through the sale of items in our e-commerce store with Houna merchandise.

The brainchild of Sheikha Majda Al Sabah, Houna, a non-profit initiative, is a haven for people seeking support, knowledge, and resources around mental health in the Arab world.

Houna is a platform open to everyone seeking information support and guidance. A small token membership fee is levied on those members who want to have futrher bespoke sessions and guidance. Our ecommerce store offers products that are bespoke to Houna and help us in sustaining Houna’s development, growth and operations.

Please check the “Get Involved” section of our platform to find in-detail requirements of how to be a part of the Houna initiative.

We go into great lengths to ensure the credibility of our trusted partners. We habe a robust due diligence process and ask all our partners to share their qualifications and licensing, as well as their professional experience before they are considered as a trusted partner of Houna.

Houna considers the privacy and confidentiality of its users to be of utmost importance. We take several steps to ensure the safeguarding of all information provided under the best privacy protection protocols. Our servers are distributed along AWS Data Centres for best security and protection. We do not require any identifying information to use on our platform and we do not release records to a third party. Any user activity data that is taken is used solely to enhance user experience and targeted content

The platform provides

  • An information bank with information around mental health issues and disorders, treatments, and alternative therapies.
  • List of licensed therapists or centres that we would connect to our members and audience.
  • Podcasts, webinars, motivational videos to increase awareness and support.
  • Support and chat groups based on relevant themes.
  • Alternative therapy and well-being centres to enhance the well-being journey.
  • Events to destigmatize mental health and raise awareness.
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There are many ways you can help out with bettering the mental health of others.
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Your support will greatly help us offer knowledge, support and engagement.
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Partnerships help us expand our services and help out more and more people every day.

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