Mental wellbeing in Dubai
Anxiety, low mood, burnout and stress are common and treatable. Confidential same-day consultations focus on what is driving symptoms and what will actually help.
Overview
Assessment uses validated tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7), a physical-health screen and, where relevant, blood tests to rule out contributing medical causes. Treatment can include therapy, medicines and lifestyle change.
Common risk factors
- · Recent life changes or relocation
- · Long working hours or shift work
- · Chronic physical illness
- · Family history of mental illness
Conditions in this category
Relevant tests
- · TSH
- · Ferritin
- · Vitamin D & B12
- · HbA1c
When to book a GP
- · Symptoms lasting more than two weeks and affecting daily life
- · Panic attacks
- · Sleep or appetite change with low mood
Relevant Aafiyah services
- · Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- · Inability to keep yourself safe — call the UAE mental health helpline or attend A&E
Dubai emergency services: 998.
Questions people ask
Will I have to take medication?+
Not necessarily. Treatment depends on severity, patient preference and what has been tried before. Therapy alone is often enough for mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Talk to a doctor about mental wellbeing.
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