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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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​​​​​​​After the school shutdown or restrictions in Dubai, children have had a hard time over the last few years. Many have mental health issues. Parents might see behavioural changes, withdrawal from family, poor mood and heightened anxiety, poor communication and self-harm. Dubai has many professionals who can help. A good paediatric or child psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health counsellor should be sought at the earliest opportunity.

​​​​​​​There are a number of interventions.
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●    Behavioural therapy
●    Cognitive therapy
●    Group therapy
●    Integrative or holistic therapy