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The Y_PEER team organized a theatrical performance titled *“Between Me and Myself”* at the Family Planning Youth Center in the city of Deir Ezzor. The play tackled issues of mental health and individuals’ struggles with self-blame, aiming to shed light on one of the most pressing problems facing youth today.
In an exclusive statement to *DeirEzzor24 Network*, Abdulrahman Al-Saleh, a stage actor with the Y_PEER team, explained that the idea for the play stemmed from repeated observations of the growing cases of psychological stress and feelings of inferiority among young people. He added that the team was keen to deliver the message in a simple yet impactful artistic style that reflects the reality experienced by much of the younger generation.
Al-Saleh stated that the goal of the performance is “to send a message to young people about the importance of confronting negative thoughts and not surrendering to them,” noting that the play encourages positive self-dialogue and self-confidence as the first steps toward mental balance.
The performance received remarkable interaction from the audience, who praised both the acting and the message, viewing such initiatives as an opening for essential discussions about mental health issues, which remain sensitive topics within the community.
This activity comes as part of a series of events organized by the Y_PEER team in Deir Ezzor, aiming to promote community awareness and enhance youth mental well-being amid the challenges and pressures currently facing the region.
