Mental illness is common across the world. Research suggests that 1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness at any given time. Hamad Medical Corporation has shared in 2018 that depression and anxiety account for about 17.5% of mental health disorders diagnosed in Qatar, but specialists say that up to 80 per cent of patients can recover with treatment. This is why seeking help is important.
If you or someone close to you shows symptoms of mental illness, here are some places to seek help.
HMC’s Mental Health Service is Qatar’s main specialized mental health care provider. Treatments provided are community-based services that include inpatient consultation, liaison and emergency services. Therapies such as psychology and psychotherapy are also available. The HMC MHS provides support and treatment to adults, senior citizens, and even children and teenagers who may be suffering from mental health issues like depression or anxiety.
‘Weyak’ is a Doha-based organization specifically established to help those suffering from various forms of mental illness in Qatar. Besides providing free counseling services to anyone seeking help through online and telephone counseling, Weyak ensures their privacy is protected; callers are not required to identify themselves. The assistance offered is not limited to those suffering from the illness but is also extended to the caregivers of those affected by the condition.
Al Sanabel Specialized Psychiatric Center has some of the top psychiatrists, psychologists, and speech therapists. They aim to provide patients with a comfy, reliable, and intimate environment where they can experience relief as soon as they step in. Services they provide are psychiatric consultations, psychotherapy, psychological counselling, home visits, and much more. Their facilities include a pharmacy, internal garden, and themed clinics conducive to meditating, reading, and relaxing.
Al Ahli Hospital has a dedicated psychiatric department that helps individuals suffering from mental health issues to overcome them and lead fulfilling lives. Its team of experts in the field of mental health provides several treatments that include psychotherapy, behaviour modification techniques, and medication. It provides services to people of all age groups.
Doha Clinic Hospital offers first-class medical care, which includes psychiatric evaluation and treatment. The dedicated and experienced psychiatrists in its Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic treat adults with comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, offer diagnoses and treat many mental health problems.
Dr Aju’s Clinic is run by a UK-qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with years of experience treating various complex mental health problems. The clinic strongly emphasises the combination of routine psychiatric evaluation and psychometric testing for a complete and accurate evaluation and treatment of mental and behavioural disorders. It provides psychiatric treatment to children, adults, and the elderly. Different treatments are available for a wide range of problems.
Counselling is also offered for marital problems, work-related stress, family dysfunction, and other individual difficulties.
The International Medical Centre provides therapy options like counselling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, couples or family counselling, coaching, and mindfulness therapy to adults, couples, children, teens, and families. Its qualified psychologists provide a private, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for people dealing with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and more.
Naseem Al Rabeeh's Psychiatry division provides consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders for adults, children, and adolescents, as well as specialized care. Services include treatments for anxiety disorders, depression, psychological struggles, and counselling.
Sidra's Department of Psychiatry provides world-class excellence in clinical care and has two divisions: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS) and Perinatal Mental Health. Both divisions have highly qualified and experienced doctors, psychologists, nurses, and support staff who provide outstanding clinical care to children, women, and families.
The Psychiatry Clinic of the Turkish Hospital provides comprehensive mental health assessments, evaluations, treatments, and therapy for children, adolescents, and elderly people. The clinic treats depression, mood disorders, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more.
Originally written by Nabeela Tariq, updated by Cassandra Pallagud.
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