“…Ben Ari and Azaiza (1995, p. 137) noted, ‘any phrase which combines the noun self, as in self‐help, is to some extent foreign to Arab culture’, where help is usually associated with receiving help from the family (Dwairy, 1997, 1999) or with helping others and helping the needy (Ben Ari & Azaiza, 1995). Although self‐help is a uniquely American concept (Ben Ari & Azaiza, 1996), it can be viewed as a bridge between traditional and modern ideals, despite the negative cultural connotations of seeking external help (Azaiza, 2005a). Studies have increasingly shown that the traditional support system is failing, while use of professional services remains relatively low for the Arab population (Azaiza, 2008a), demonstrating the need for a moderate solution.…”