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RIYADH: The British and US embassies hosted a women鈥檚 majlis at the residence of the UK ambassador in Riyadh featuring a panel discussion and advice from doctors and other medical specialists.

鈥淲hen we gather together as professionals in the industry, we share best practices,鈥� Alison Dilworth, the deputy chief of mission at the US embassy, told Arab News.

鈥淭o be able to have that connection with other countries is invaluable, and the expertise on this panel was incredible. To see what is happening in 抖阴短视频 in the field of women鈥檚 health was just extraordinary.鈥�

The event was the latest in a series of monthly gatherings organized by the US embassy in partnership with other embassies in 抖阴短视频 to celebrate the experiences and accomplishments of women, and encourage them to share their expertise in a private and relaxed setting. Previous gatherings explored topics such as literature, poetry, science and art.

The latest majlis focused on the mental and physical health of women and included a panel discussion featuring expert speakers Dr. Wafa Alkhayal, a breast and endocrine surgeon; Dr. Norah Alissa, a clinical psychologist; and Kathleen Stroia, senior vice president of performance health with the Women鈥檚 Tennis Association. It was chaired by Alice Burt, the UK鈥檚 deputy ambassador to the Kingdom.

鈥淚t is always so inspiring to get women together who are absolutely on top of their game,鈥� Burt said. This is particularly important when considering women鈥檚 health, she continued, because 鈥渋t helps us to identify the solutions and not just dwell on the problems.鈥�

She added: 鈥淲e are all very firm friends and I think it is in conversation with friends that you tend to come up with the best outcomes and have the most honest conversations, too.

鈥淚 was really struck by the openness and the honesty, and through that, in the spirit of friendship, how you can discuss the tough issues but get to the good outcomes, too.鈥�

Specific topics that were discussed include breast cancer awareness and the importance of mammograms, and the health challenges women face at every stage of their lives, from adolescence to menopause.

Alissa, the clinical psychologist, offered some insights into the important need for people to make time for tranquility in their daily lives, and to perform a wellness checks through techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises.

鈥淔ind your moment of stillness in your busy day, even if it is just five minutes, any moment of stillness that can make you feel grounded in your busy day,鈥� she told Arab News.

鈥淲e are overly stimulated by everything and we have to be on it all the time. Having that moment of stillness keeps you in check with your body and with your emotions and mind; you know that you are doing okay, and if you are not doing okay, what do I need to do to make myself get okay?鈥�

The panel members also discussed the importance of looking after one鈥檚 health through good nutrition and detoxing, as well as building physical health and endurance through activities such as cardio exercises, tennis and pilates.

They highlighted the need to 鈥渋nvest in your future self by taking care of your needs,鈥� and create a support network that helps to make you feel connected. It is also important that people know professional help is available and when to seek it.

鈥淭herapy is not intervention-based it鈥檚 prevention-based as well,鈥� Alissa said. 鈥淭herapy is for anyone at any time; it isn鈥檛 just when crises hit.鈥�