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August 19, 2026
Workplace Stress in the UAE: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Workplace stress affects employees at every level and in every industry. It develops when job demands consistently exceed a worker’s capacity to…
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August 13, 2026
The Psychological Toll of Regional Instability on the Business Ecosystem
Behind every earnings report and expansion plan in today’s Middle East sits an unquantified line item: the psychological cost of operating amid…
July 8, 2026
The Valens Clinic Partners with Gene S Australia to Bring Advanced Pharmacogenomic Testing to Psychiatry in the UAE
A new collaboration gives patients in Dubai access to fast, evidence-based genetic testing that helps guide psychiatric prescribing — including patients under…
May 19, 2026
Updates – Esketamine Center
The Valens Clinic Dubai has launched the Middle East’s first dedicated Esketamine Treatment Centre, with referrals now open to physicians across the…
December 27, 2025
From Labeling to Leadership Health
In recent years, it has become common to hear senior leaders described as “psychopaths,” “toxic,” or even “psychotic.” These labels usually emerge…
August 30, 2025
Supporting Teen Mental Health in a High-Pressure City Like Dubai
August 29, 2025
Post-Holiday Blues: Easing Back Into Work After a Break
August 21, 2025
Therapy for Anxious Children: When Worry Becomes Too Much
August 12, 2025
Am I Doing Enough? The Psychology of Perfectionism
August 8, 2025
Digital Detox in a Hyperconnected City: Resetting Your Mental Health in Dubai
August 6, 2025
Lonely in the Summer: Coping with loneliness as an Expat in Dubai
July 24, 2025
Supporting Third Culture Kids: Identity and Mental Health in Dubai
January 20, 2025
The Burnout Epidemic
Written by Meesha Mausoof, Adult and Couple psychotherapist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. A recent Cigna Workforce Survey for the UAE highlighted…
January 10, 2025
L’expatriation à Dubaï : un voyage intérieur autant qu’extérieur
Ecris par Sarah Thomas, Psychologue chez Valens Clinic a Dubai. Avec près de 89 % de la population composée d’expatriés, Dubaï se…
October 16, 2024
Managing Bipolar Disorder: Expert Insights from a Psychiatrist in Dubai
Written By DR IOANNIS DELIPALAS Consultant Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder belongs to the big family of affective disorders, which includes depression, recurrent depression,…
October 7, 2024
Understanding Emotional Trauma: Insights from a Psychiatrist in Dubai
Written by Dr. Bassam Dheyaa Specialist Adult Psychiatrist Emotional trauma can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental and physical health, especially…
September 24, 2024
View From a Psychiatrist in Dubai: Positive Effects of Having a Pet on Child Mental Health
Written By: Dr. Daniela Graf As a psychiatrist in Dubai, I get to work with young people from a dazzling array of…
September 13, 2024
The Importance of Self-determination and Self-efficacy in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Dubai
Written by: Dr. Daniela Graf In my 14 years as a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in Dubai and Germany, I have…
September 9, 2024
Why Do Some Children Fear Making Mistakes So Much That It Hinders Their Learning, and How Can It Be Addressed?
Written by: Lina Hajar Some children have a greater fear of making mistakes than others or might avoid completely doing certain tasks…
August 12, 2024
Enhancing Social Communication Skills in Children: The Language of Friendships
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy and Rama Kanj, Lead of Educational Psychology at The Valens Clinic We often…
August 12, 2024
Narrative Exposure Therapy in Dubai
Written by Nour El Ali, Lead psychologist at The Valens Clinic Narrative Exposure Therapy: Rewriting Your Story Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) allows…
August 12, 2024
How Early Intervention Transforms Language Development ?
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy, Parent Program for Children with Language Delays Facilitator at The Valens Clinic Understanding…
August 12, 2024
Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyscalculia
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy, Dyscalculia Specialist at The Valens Clinic. Math is not confined to the classroom;…
August 12, 2024
Navigating Relationships and Divorce with Expert Guidance
Written by Dr. Daniela Graf, Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. I have always been very philosophical and…
August 1, 2024
Balancing Dependence and Independence in Relationships
Written by Paoula Saoud, Clinical Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. At The Valens Clinic in Dubai, we understand that relationships evolve…
July 27, 2024
Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Written by Dr. Ioannis Delipalas, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition.…
July 16, 2024
Understanding Corticosteroids and Mood Changes
Written by Dr. Bassam Dheyaa, Specialist Adult Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Corticosteroids, such as cortisone and prednisolone, are commonly prescribed…
April 28, 2024
The Link Between Spelling and Anxiety in Children
Written by Lina Hajar, Learning Development Advisor at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Does anxiety cause difficulty in spelling or spelling tasks provoke…
April 25, 2024
Ethical considerations in neuropsychological assessments
Written by Carla Khalil, Neuropsychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. The astonishing diversity in a country like the UAE grants mental health…
April 21, 2024
The silent heroes in Dubai
Written By Dr. Daniela Graf, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Valens Clinic, Dubai. I moved from Germany to Dubai 8…
April 18, 2024
The Journey of Grief
Written by Alison Kuit, Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Loss touches each of us at some point in our lives, unifying…
April 14, 2024
The difference between PMT and OT
Written by Mabelle El Koreh, Psychomotor Therapist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. One of the most frequent questions I have been asked…
April 7, 2024
How to Pinpoint Emotions
Written by Dahlia Yamout, Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. How do we pinpoint emotions and send clear emotional signals to our…
March 27, 2024
Esketamine, the potentials and limitations
Written by Dr Bassam Dheyaa, Specialist Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. When we think about the latest antidepressants in the field,…
February 28, 2024
Antidepressants and sexual side effects
Written by Dr Bassam Dheyaa, Adult Specialist Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Antidepressant medications have improved the lives of millions significantly…
January 18, 2024
Escape Anxiety and the Negative Feedback Loop Psychology
The term anxiety defines the state of uneasiness, worry, or nervousness. These occur because of things that are beyond our control. In…
December 19, 2023
Sound Healing: A Holistic Therapy for Mind, Body, and Soul
Written by Nada Mogharbel, multi-disciplinary artist & Sound Healing Facilitator @soundhealingwithnada I feel grateful to have stumbled upon an alternative modality as…
December 10, 2023
Clinic of the Year 2023 Award
Since launching in May 2023, The Valens Clinic has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence, culminating in our recent honor as “Clinic…
December 6, 2023
Let’s talk dementia
Written by Carla Khalil, Neuropsychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. What is dementia? How is it diagnosed? How do I care for…
December 5, 2023
What are Eating Disorders
Written by Nadeen Taha, Clinical Dietitian at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Eating disorders are complex behavioural conditions characterized by significant and persistent…
December 1, 2023
15 Psychological Facts About Human Behavior
Have you ever wondered why our taste buds get active right after seeing a restaurant? Why do we start liking a person…
December 1, 2023
7 Perspectives of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study and exploration of human behaviour that considers both conscious and unconscious elements, as well as associated emotions…
November 23, 2023
10 Morning Self Care Routine Ideas
Morning is the most important time of the day. How you wake up sets up the entire mood for your day. Have…
November 23, 2023
10 Proven Ways To Practice Emotional Self Care
Self-care is a lifelong journey that requires consistency. Once you start taking care of yourself, you can’t help but enjoy it. Self-care…
November 23, 2023
10 Physical Self Care Ideas for Healthy Life
Treat your body like a temple. All of us have heard this quote many times, but it is such a fast world…
November 23, 2023
Understanding Abdominal Pain in Children: A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Written by Dr. Daniela Gaf, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. The Surprising Link Between Emotional Well-being and…
November 19, 2023
A Dance of Neurons
Written by Carla Khalil, Clinical Neuropsychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. In the intricate world of neuropsychology, the concept of attention is…
November 15, 2023
Tackling the Obesity Epidemic
Insights from Nadeen Taha, The Valens Clinic’s Clinical Dietitian and Director of Clinical Dietetics & Nutrition The challenge of obesity, defined as…
November 13, 2023
The Crucial Role of Self-Care for Mothers
Insights from a Child Psychiatrist in Dubai Written By Dr. Daniela Graf, Child Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. As a child…
November 8, 2023
Mental health should always take precedence over academic success
Written by Dr. Daniela Graf, Child Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle once said: Educating the mind…