Just as we maintain our physical health through exercise, good sleep, and healthy eating habits and seek medical attention when we experience pain or malfunction, we must also attend to our mental health.

What is Mental Health Care?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is a “state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, works productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community.”

Maintaining mental health often requires creating routines that suit our unique preferences. This might include learning techniques to focus on life’s positives and handle unexpected challenges. Practices like meditation, prayer, journaling, or other healthy forms of emotional expression can help keep the mind balanced.

There are times when we are unable to express and release our thoughts and feelings, or if we neglect them for a period, imbalances can develop that may lead to further mental or emotional symptoms. This can impair performance and affect work, relationships, home life, or social interactions. Such problems require proper attention and specialized care, which is where mental healthcare becomes essential. Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment may be provided in an outpatient setting or may require inpatient care.

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What is In-Patient Mental Healthcare?

Some mental health conditions require more personalized care, where patients need continuous monitoring and support from medical and mental health professionals. These patients are admitted to a secure, confidential facility specifically designed to support their assessment and treatment.

Inpatient care addresses mental health conditions such as severe depression, suicidal thoughts and plans, significant changes in thought patterns, abnormal perceptions, intense or extreme behaviors, and psychosis. A dedicated multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, specialized mental health nurses, nutritionists and occupational therapists, collaborates to provide comprehensive care.

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Why choose Mental Healthcare Facility at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi?

Reem Hospital is the first private facility in Abu Dhabi to offer inpatient psychiatric care. We provide a comprehensive range of services for a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, from mood disorders to severe conditions such as psychosis. Our experienced team of doctors and therapists delivers top-tier mental healthcare using state-of-the-art treatment approaches to support the well-being of our patients.

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Who needs Mental Healthcare at Reem Hospital, Abu Dhabi?

We provide a private, safe environment for individuals requiring continuous monitoring and care for mental disorders that cannot be managed solely in outpatient settings. We address a range of psychological and psychiatric conditions, including:

  • Treatment-resistant depression
  • Suicidal thoughts; Risk of self-harm or harm to others
  • Delirium
  • Severe manic or depressive states of bipolar disorder
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia
  • Cases where outpatient treatments have failed or relapsed
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia)
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How will I know if I have recovered from my Mental Condition?

Mental health is evaluated through continuous observations of the individual’s mental health journey. During hospital stay, doctors and therapists will also have daily conversations with the patient to discuss progress and develop a discharge plan if eligible. This plan will include strategies for maintaining mental health, the frequency of follow-up visits, and ways to optimize overall mental well-being. The assessment includes:

  • Acceptance of oneself, challenging situations, and the environment
  • Understanding self-worth and differentiating between what can and cannot be controlled, including the ability to let go of what cannot be controlled
  • Achieving greater mood stability
  • Becoming aware of one’s behavior, attitude, and responses to various triggers with a sense of responsibility
  • Nurturing hope and finding purpose to help maintain a balanced lifestyle
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Treatments Offered at In-Patient Mental Health Department at Reem Hospital Abu Dhabi

In our inpatient mental health department, we specialize in creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, background, and culture. Our treatments include:

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Medical Plan: Daily assessments, medication, monitoring, and evaluation of patient responses. 
  • Individual Psychological & Behavioral Therapy: Daily one-on-one psychotherapy sessions with a clinical psychologist tailored to individual cases. 
  • Engaging Therapy Activities: Group therapy and art therapy sessions. 
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Specialized support for social reintegration, including assistance with post-traumatic stress disorders. 
  • Follow-up & Coaching: Guidance on maintaining results through post-discharge follow-ups, involving family participation to ensure adherence to treatment, and educating families to understand the condition and address stigma. 
  • 24/7 Psychological Support: Constant availability of support for patients. 
  • Liaison Psychiatry: Specialization in preventing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric issues in hospitalized patients across various departments. 

 

All of these services are offered in a comfortable and supportive environment, designed to facilitate prompt recovery and help patients safely overcome mental health challenges. 

  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Medical Plan: Daily assessments, medication, monitoring, and evaluation of patient responses. 
  • Individual Psychological & Behavioral Therapy: Daily one-on-one psychotherapy sessions with a clinical psychologist tailored to individual cases. 
  • Engaging Therapy Activities: Group therapy and art therapy sessions. 
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Specialized support for social reintegration, including assistance with post-traumatic stress disorders. 
  • Follow-up & Coaching: Guidance on maintaining results through post-discharge follow-ups, involving family participation to ensure adherence to treatment, and educating families to understand the condition and address stigma. 
  • 24/7 Psychological Support: Constant availability of support for patients. 
  • Liaison Psychiatry: Specialization in preventing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric issues in hospitalized patients across various departments. 

 

All of these services are offered in a comfortable and supportive environment, designed to facilitate prompt recovery and help patients safely overcome mental health challenges. 

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Dr. Rahaf Wagdy

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Dr. Rahaf Wagdy is an Egyptian nuclear radiologist and medical content creator who merges her clinical expertise with digital creativity. With over five years of experience in medical content writing in both Arabic and English, she is dedicated to simplifying...

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Dr. Nida Abu Said

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Nida has been a consultant psychiatrist since 2003. Her specialization was obtained through the Arab Board program, and she has been Arab Board certified in Beirut, Lebanon, since 2003. She completed her MD in Venezuela, her native country. From...

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