American Wellness Center is one of UAE’s premier medical centers, and home to leading specialty providers in Psychiatry and Behavioral Healthcare.
We offer an extensive array of mental health services for all stages of life. We are experienced in caring for a diverse population of patients, with programs that reflect and support the needs of all our communities. We at American Wellness Center, based in Dubai Healthcare City pride ourselves on providing compassionate care with each patient's personal needs in mind, maintaining a firm commitment to putting our patients first.
Why would you need to see a Psychiatrist?
If you experience any or more than one following symptoms, or any one in your social circle, we encourage you to book consultation with Psychiatrist.
When these conditions persist over time, not only can they become increasingly complex, but can cause serious consequences into all corners of our lives.
Who qualifies to be an Adult Psychiatrist?
An adult psychiatrist is a Medical Doctor who specializes in mental health of the adult age range, age 18 and above. Adulthood is when we face many obstacles and challenges, and these all can affect our mental well-being and performance. Many psychiatric or mental disorders can develop in early adulthood, making it challenging to live a fully satisfied life. A psychiatrist can help you sort out your lifelong issues and deals with current mental health issues that requires treatment.
How we work
We provide outpatient care for mental health and have specialty programs designed to meet the unique needs of men, women, and older adults.
At American Wellness center our adult psychiatrists are trained to help patients in systematic approach.
- Evaluate.
The patient will come in for an evaluation. They will explain their symptoms, and a psychiatrist may use different tests in addition to structured interview to determine if they have mental health disorder. They may look at the patient's genetic history or run some cognitive tests to help find a cause of the illness or risk factors. - Diagnosis.
The psychiatrist may use DSM-V criteria to classify condition and or make a diagnose. - Treatment.
The psychiatrist will then make a comprehensive plan for the treatment of the mental illness through many different treatment modalities. Including for not limited to medication management, individual psychotherapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT and or family therapy. - Follow-up.
Patients should follow up with their psychiatrist to make sure they're doing well and ask about any questions or concerns they may have.
Our Treatment Strategies
Our team of psychiatrists employ multiple treatment strategies. These can include:
- Psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Psychotherapy based medication management
- Medication management
- Mental capacity health reports
- Psychiatric risk assessment
- Psycho-social interventions,
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and beyond.
- Seminars and webinars to bring mental health awareness
Medication Management includes but not limited to the following
- Antidepressants are used to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD) and eating disorders
- Stimulants can treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Antipsychotic medications can treat psychotic symptoms (delusions and hallucinations) of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders
- Sedatives and hypnotics can treat anxiety and sleeping problems
- Mood stabilizers/anti-epileptics can treat bipolar disorder
Non - Invasive Treatments
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Helpful Tests
EEG
Blood works
Our psychiatrics can use suitable medication to address the diagnosis and manage medication over the time in combination with following therapies depending on the patients need.
At American Wellness Center, Dubai Healthcare City our psychiatrists aim to help you achieve the goals which you were unable to do so on your own. We are here for you.
Contact us at American Wellness Center in Dubai if you’d like to explore the science of the mind to see if there is a solution which can help you make a start your progress in your life.
