The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik
Spotlighting health, wellness, lifestyle, and entrepreneurial journeys in the UAE - from expert health insights to real talk on building a life, career, and community in the region. Hosted by Kam, founder of Anaya, your go-to source for navigating health, wellbeing and success in the Middle East.
The Wellness Edit by Kamini Naik
Episode 4: Breaking the Stigma - Building Mental Resilience with Elggo
In this episode of The Wellness Edit, I sit down with Mirna Mneimneh, the co-founder of Elggo, an edtech platform de-stigmatising the region's attitude to youth's mental health. We dive into how Elggo is changing the game for schools, bringing tailored, bitesize courses to help kids navigate their mental health with confidence and compassion. Tune in for a candid conversation about the future of mental health education and why it matters now more than ever.
What we get into:
- [0:00] Mirna’s journey - from Beirut to building a purpose-led startup
- [5:00] Why 1 in 3 youth are struggling with their mental health, and how traditional schooling plays a role
- [12:30] How Elggo uses AI to support emotional learning, tailored to the Middle East
- [20:45] Breaking the silence around mental health in Arab communities
- [30:15] What’s next - expansion across the GCC, government partnerships, and empowering teachers + parents
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