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Egyptians seek psychological support online

In light of exacerbating social and economic pressure, Egyptians are seeking psychotherapy online, but what are the pros and cons of this online service?
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CAIRO — Doua (a pseudonym) was not expecting ads for psychological support websites to flood her social media accounts after visiting some of these websites while seeking support from a specialist to help her cope with a personal issue. She eventually gave up the idea of seeking support online because a large number of these ads annoyed her.

Specialized websites offer psychological support online, some at no cost and others for a fee. Support is usually given in articles or letters exchanged online between the therapist and the patient. Some websites even use direct communication through videoconferencing. 

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