This week we celebrated another World Mental Health Day, which spurred us to remind ourselves of both the impact caused by mental illness as well as the preventative measures on the other side of the vital conversation. Everyone is affected by mental health. It encompasses everything from depression and anxiety to chronic fatigue, stress and not being able to process emotions and feelings. Over the past few years, progress has been made in eradicating the stigma associated with mental health, encouraging a constructive and important dialogue about devoting more time and attention to it.
The National Policy for the Promotion of Mental Health in the UAE identifies five main strategic objectives:
- Enhancing the effectiveness of the promotion of awareness
- Developing, strengthening and expanding comprehensive, integrated and responsive services for patients of all ages
- Strengthening multi-sectoral collaboration to implement mental health promotion policy
- Promoting the prevention of mental disorders for people of all ages
- Strengthening capacities and improving information systems
If you or someone you know is in need of help or someone to talk to, then these eight mental health centres in the UAE are here to lend a helping hand, a safe space and a kind ear.
Lighthouse Arabia
The Lighthouse Arabia is located in Dubai on Al Wasl Road. For more information click here
Thrive Wellbeing
Thrive Wellbeing is located in Dubai at Jumeirah Lakes Towers. For more information click here
American Wellness Center
The American Wellness Center specialises in mental health and is situated at Dubai Healthcare City. For more information click here
Wise Mind Center
Wise Mind Center is in Business Bay. For more information click here
American Center For Psychiatry and neurology
The American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology is located on Jumeirah Beach Road. For more information click here
Reverse Psychology
Reverse Psychology is a mental health centre situated at Al Safa. For more information click here
RAK HOSPITAL Counseling and Psychology Unit
RAK Hospital is located in Ras Al Khaimah at Al Juwais. For more information click here
Sage clinic
Sage is a clinic located in Downtown Dubai. For more information click here
Mental health is the root of your well-being, so it is important to take care of yourself and others.
