“Emotional Intelligence, Your Feelings are Power” Workshop Empowers Girls’ Mental Health

As part of its efforts to promote mental health among young girls, the Sharjah Health Authority organized an awareness workshop titled “Emotional Intelligence, Your Feelings are Power” at Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah. The workshop targeted girls aged 13 to 18 and was delivered by Ms. Shahad Faiz Al Yafei, Director of the Public Health Department, in a simplified and interactive style. The workshop addressed various topics such as expressing emotions in a healthy way, the impact of nutrition, breathing exercises, and building self-confidence. The girls actively engaged with the interactive activities, which helped reinforce the concepts discussed. During the session, Ms. Shahad Al Yafei emphasized: “Girls need a safe space to understand and express their feelings. Emotional intelligence is one of the key elements to building strong character and achieving psychological balance.” This initiative is part of a series of awareness programs through which the Authority seeks to empower girls and support them psychologically using modern and effective approaches.

  Thu, August 07, 2025