Stigma around mental illness and mental healthcare in Egypt has led many to forget or ignore a painful truth: the repercussions of untreated difficulties in mental health can have consequences as dire as untreated difficulties in physical health. Between struggles based in familial conflict, coping with trauma, financial troubles, professional burnout and alienation, relationship problems, difficulty in being accepted in an environment, and more, an overwhelming number of people are likely to find themselves in need of mental health support. While affordable mental healthcare is not always easy to come by, and many still attach outdated, alienating, and potentially dangerous notions to seeking such help, there is a growing current of understanding that everything from talk therapy to prescription medication can provide a lifeline to many who need it. Egyptian Streets has compiled a list of clinics and centres that provide mental health services in Egypt. Covering everything from depression and anxiety to trauma and addiction, as well as therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, this list presents options for diverse needs, offering services at a range of price points, and located in various parts of Cairo – or even…
