Does calling pain "chronic" make it worse? This peer-reviewed article examines how the word itself shapes a patient's perception, acceptance, and ultimately their treatment outcomes — and why it may be time to reconsider its use in clinical practice.

How can a therapist integrate religious beliefs into clinical sessions? In Part 3, Dr. Mehaidat presents practical tools: Quranic verses, prophetic hadith, stories of the prophets, supplication, and belief in divine decree — as genuine therapeutic strategies.

Are Western psychological theories directly applicable in Arab societies? In Part 2, Dr. Mehaidat discusses the limitations of these theories, the importance of reclaiming the Islamic psychological tradition, and the role of language in therapy.

Human beings instinctively seek a source of strength and psychological stability. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Mehaidat explores the relationship between human nature and faith, and how the Quran addresses the soul, mind, and self.

From the word "patient" to "kidney failure" — the words we use in clinical settings carry real psychological weight. Dr. Mehaidat explores how language can be part of healing or part of the harm.

When a family member is diagnosed with a chronic or serious illness, they do not carry the burden alone. This article explores the psychological impact on the whole family and how they can be supported.

When most people experience pain, they think of it as a straightforward signal — the body's alarm system announcing that something is wrong. Burn your hand, feel pain. Break a bone, feel pain. But for the millions of people living with chronic pain, this simple model breaks down completely.

Depression is not a personality weakness or a passing sadness. It is a complex psychological and neurological condition that affects thinking, feeling, and behavior — and it is treatable.

The loss of pleasure in life is one of the most misunderstood symptoms of depression. It is not laziness or ingratitude — it is a real neurological shift that can be treated.

Of all the psychological factors that influence chronic pain, catastrophizing is among the most studied — and among the most powerful. It is also, fortunately, one of the most treatable.