Dr. Amro Soliman

23/07/2026

“Mental health is in many ways the issue of our times.” – Andy Burnham, 2022

We couldn’t agree with him more.

We welcome the new Prime Minister and urge him to make mental health a priority.

This is what his Labour government must do to tackle “the issue of our times”:

1) Provide same-day open access to mental health:

Too many people are left waiting while their mental health gets worse. We are calling for same-day access to mental health support, so people can get help when they need it, not weeks or months later.

2) Make the online world and AI safer for mental health:

We want the UK government to work with us to build on the work we’ve started through our AI Commission, Mental Health in the Age of AI.

3) Listen carefully to mental health experts (like us!) and those with lived experience of mental health problems:

We’re ready to work with the new Prime Minister to make sure everyone can get safe, effective mental health support that's right for them, when they need it.

22/07/2026

Happy World Brain day 🧠

🧠 It's !

Brain health is essential to how we learn, work, connect, and thrive.

Every discovery about the brain brings us closer to earlier diagnoses, better prevention, and care that reaches every community.

Understanding starts with curiosity. Put yours to the test this brainy quiz.

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22/07/2026

22/07/2026

09/06/2026

Yes

Depression is not just a “chemical imbalance”, it’s also a plasticity problem. Research shows that neurotrophic factors like BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) act as the brain’s “growth signals,” supporting neuron survival, synaptic strength, and neurogenesis.

In depression:
• BDNF levels are often reduced
• Brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex show atrophy
• Neural connections become less flexible

Most antidepressant treatments, from medications to behavioral interventions, work by restoring neuroplasticity and increasing neurotrophic signaling over time.

This is why recovery isn’t instant.
The brain isn’t just “balancing chemicals”, it’s rebuilding connections. Not everyone gets access to what I share about mental health behind the scenes. If you don’t want to miss it, join now in the early stages before it grows: https://www.patreon.com/betterbrain

🧠 Heal the brain → change the mind.

Reference: Levy et al., Neurotrophic factors and neuroplasticity pathways in depression, Psychopharmacology (2018).

26/05/2026

كل عام أنتم و أحباؤكم بكل خير و راحة بال
كل عام بيوتكم عامرة بالخير و المحبة
كل عام بلادنا رايتها عالية

16/04/2026

Celebrating my 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

27/03/2026

Yes

Is your AI chatbot a "yes-man"? New research shows that AI sycophancy—the tendency to over-flatter users—can warp moral judgment and discourage relationship repair. Learn why AI affirmation is a growing social risk.