Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders. They have attended a medical college and are trained to provide a range of medical services aimed at helping patients manage their mental health.

How do I know that I need to see a Psychiatrist?

If you feel that your mood, thinking, energy, sleep, behaviour has changed and is affecting you at home and at work you can consult a psychiatrist in Dubai directly or see any other doctor in Dubai who would refer you to a trusted colleague.

Here are some of the medical services that a psychiatrist may perform:

Diagnosis

A Psychiatrist is an expert at the diagnosis of various mental illnesses and disorders.

These include the most common psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar disorder, personality disorders, Schizophrenia and insomnia.

Other less known conditions in which some psychiatrists might be specialized include trichotillomania, psychosomatic disorders, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

A psychiatric consultation may use a combination of clinical assessments, psychological tests, and medical history to make a diagnosis.

Medication management

Psychiatrists can prescribe medications to treat mental illnesses and disorders. They carefully consider a patient’s medical history, symptoms, and potential side effects of medications before recommending a treatment plan.

The medication commonly prescribed are antidepressants (SSRI), antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, ADHD medication and sleep aids.

Psychotherapy

Psychiatrists work closely with psychologists. We collaborate with psychologists across Dubai to provide the most suitable type of therapy.

Hospitalization

In some cases, a patient’s mental illness or disorder may require hospitalization for treatment. Psychiatrists may admit patients to a psychiatric clinic or unit for observation, medication adjustment, or intensive therapy. If needed, our psychiatrists will suggest options in Dubai or elsewhere. In the UAE the options available are growing.

Hospitals are mostly public facilities such as Rashed Hospital, Al Amal Hospital, SKMC in Abu Dhabi and others. Private psychiatric admission options are also available in some emirates.