World Mental Health Day 2020
News
08 October 2020Positive mental health forms the foundation of a person’s ability to contribute to society, to cope with the normal stresses of life and maintain personal, social and emotional well-being.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in four people in the world will be affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives, which are among the leading causes of ill-health globally, with approximately 450 million people affected.
Being away from family, friends and traditional support networks can be lonely and isolating, and can leave people unsure where to turn to for help or support. It can be really difficult to say that you are not okay. If you are affected, reach out to a family member, friend, colleague, support network or professional for assistance.
Awareness of the importance of mental health is growing in the Gulf and there are a large number of resources and supports available. The Embassy has compiled a non-exhaustive list of some of the resources available in the UAE and Qatar.
A list of online counselling and support services, as well as phone and email supports is available from the Health Service Executive (HSE) website.
The HSE has a dedicated webpage containing advice and tips for looking after your mental health.
If you want to get in contact with us in the Embassy for any help or support, please feel free to do so.
Mental Health Resources
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Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of the service by the Embassy of Ireland. |
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Dubai |
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If someone is actively suicidal call 999 or go to Rashid Hospital |
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The Lighthouse Arabia A licensed mental health clinic in Dubai Also offer grief centre, cancer support group and infertility support group |
T: +971 (0)4 380 2088 W: www.lighthousearabia.com |
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Camali Clinic Child and adult mental health services |
Dubai Healthcare City and JLT Dubai T: +971 (0) 4 276 6064 W: www.camaliclinic.com |
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Rashid Hospital Oud Metha, Dubai |
T: +971 (0)4 219 2000 In case of emergency, call 999 |
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Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital Jumeriah, Dubai |
T: +971 (0)4 519 2500 |
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Human Relations Institute and Clinics JLT, Dubai |
T: +971 (0)4 365 8498 W: www.hricdubai.com/en |
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Samaritans |
T: 800 04444409 (Freephone) W: www.samaritans.org |
Support Groups |
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Darkness into Light – Tea & Talk Regular events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
F: Darkness into Light – Dubai F: Darkness into Light – Abu Dhabi |
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Safe Space DXB |
T: +971 (0)55 889 1725 W: www.safespacedxb.com |
Abu Dhabi |
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If someone is actively suicidal call 999 or go to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City |
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Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – Behavioural Science Pavilion Only in-patient psychiatric unit in Abu Dhabi |
T: +971 (0)2 819 0000 W: www.seha.ae |
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Maudsley Health Mental Health Clinic Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi |
T: +971 (0)2 666 2655 E: enquiries@maudsleyhealth.com W: www.maudsleyhealth.com |
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Beautiful Mind Medical Centre Al Murorr Rd, Abu Dhabi |
T: +971 (0)2 621 2230 E: info@bmmc.ae W: www.bmmc.ae |
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Camali at HealthPlus Child and adult mental health services |
T: +971 (0) 2 658 2221 W: www.camaliclinic.com |
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Samaritans |
T: 800 04444409 (Freephone) W: www.samaritans.org |
Support Groups |
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Darkness into Light – Tea & Talk Regular events in Abu Dhabi |
F: Darkness into Light – Abu Dhabi |
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Soul Knit |
F: Soul Knit UAE |
Qatar |
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If someone is actively suicidal call 999 or visit any MHC Emergency Department |
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Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Provides specialized mental health care and treatment and provides a range of acute and community-based service |
T: +974 (0)4 439 577 W: www.hamad.qa |
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Sidra Medicine Dedicated Department of Psychiatry |
T: +974 (0) 4 003 333 W: www.sidra.org |
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Dr. Aju’s Clinic Mental Health Clinic and Counselling Centre |
T: +974 (0)4 436 5051 |
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The International Medical Centre Provides counselling and psychology services |
T: +974 (0)4 488 4292 W: www.theimcentre.com |
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Naya Clinics Online counselling and mental health support |
E: info@nayaclinics.com W: www.nayaclinics.com |
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WEYAK (Mental Health Friends Association) |
T: +974 (0)4 487 8722 (3pm – 9pm) E: info@weyak.qa W: www.weyak.qa |
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Doha Mums Depression support group |
W: www.dohamums.com/support-groups/ |
Substance Abuse |
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Alcoholics Anonymous UAE |
W: www.aauae.net |
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Qatar Alcoholics Anonymous |
T: 5560 5901 |
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Erada Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation |
W: www.erada.ae |
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Narcotics Anonymous UAE |
Helpline: +971 (0)50 131 0055 Women’s helpline: +971 (0)50 600 2169 W: www.nauae.org |