If someone is in immediate danger, take them to the nearest Emergency Department. The clinic offers no dedicated out-of-hours hotline, and its default advice in an emergency is the nearest Emergency Department.
Passive or active: what is the difference?
Passive suicidal thoughts involve thoughts of death or wishing not to be alive, without a specific plan to act. Active thoughts are more immediate. They can come with intent to die, a specific means and a set plan with a date, time and place. The clinic says active thoughts need immediate intervention.
What helps when the thoughts are passive?
Start by taking the statement seriously and with appropriate concern. Listen closely, validate the feeling and let the person feel seen and heard.
The clinic’s page lists three things to avoid: arguing the person out of the feeling, quick solutions and unsolicited advice such as telling them to be more grateful. Advice comes naturally to a worried listener, yet the page puts it on the avoid list. People with passive thoughts need listening while they process intense emotions.
Afterwards, the page suggests talking about what might help the person feel more supported in the moment, such as a peaceful place, a hobby or a self-soothing technique. Step two is to guide the person toward professional mental health support, with telemedicine as one route.
What changes when the thoughts are active?
The clinic asks supporters to take the situation seriously without showing excessive alarm. Next, find out whether the person has intent, a specific method in mind and a concrete plan. Their answers show how severe the situation is.
Then thank the person for sharing. Explore the part of them which may not want to die. The decision to reach out already shows it.
What goes into a safety plan?
The page lists the parts of a safety plan. A plan names warning signs and coping strategies such as hobbies or music. It lists people who offer support and distraction, trusted individuals, and professionals or crisis resources. It also makes the environment safe by removing access to lethal means. The clinic says its suicide prevention services help create safety plans and make sure people in crisis receive appropriate support.
Where does a psychologist in Dubai fit?
Its suicide prevention service covers assessment, compassionate intervention and safety planning. Among its specialists, the page lists a consultant psychiatrist and four psychologists. The site does not describe a first appointment for someone in crisis, and it publishes no response time. Ask when you contact the clinic. For any immediate danger, keep the nearest Emergency Department as the plan.
Contact the clinic
Email info@thevalensclinic.ae to arrange an appointment with a psychologist, or read the suicide prevention services page first. Every clinician at The Valens Clinic holds a licence from the DHA or the CDA.