Abstract
A review of mental health counseling and therapy in Kuwait revealed that it is still in a developmental stage. While statistical data are lacking, there remains anecdotal evidence of growth since the mid-twentieth century, albeit with a setback as a consequence of the Iraqi invasion and its aftermath in the 1990s. Re-invigorated more recent growth indicates the need for and an interest in the field, even though psychiatric disorders are still highly stigmatized within Kuwait. The purpose of this paper is to outline how the counseling profession has developed to this point in Kuwait, what is being projected for its future development, and to make specific recommendations based on the perspective outlined.
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Al-Qimlass, A. The Counseling Profession in Kuwait: Its Journey and Future. Int J Adv Counselling 37, 355–366 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-015-9249-0
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