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Mental Health
As a part of Dubai Government efforts to provide high-quality mental healthcare service, Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established comprehensive standards for mental health services, effective from February 2025. These standards apply to all DHA-licensed health facilities providing mental health services, including hospitals and outpatient clinics. The guidelines outline the required infrastructure to ensure patient and staff safety. The document ensures that patients receive care from competent and certified practitioners and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a charter of patients' rights and responsibilities.
Mental Health Law
The UAE’s Federal Law No. (10) of 2023 on Mental Health governs the relationship between psychiatric patients and involved institutions, including facilities in free zones. It outlines regulations for mental health services, types of admission, voluntary treatment, and responsibilities in cases of patient escape or death. Its main objectives are to protect patients' rights and dignity, reduce the impact of mental health conditions, and promote social integration.
The law guarantees psychiatric patients several rights, including receiving clear explanations of their rights, treatment plans, and potential risks. They have the right to file complaints, access psychotherapy and medication, and receive care in an environment that respects their civil rights.
Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital
Al Amal Hospital is the first internationally accredited specialised medical facility in the field of mental health in the Middle East. It is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).
The hospital serves patients from Dubai and the Northern Emirates and offers a range of outpatient specialised psychiatry clinics for children, adults, the elderly, people of determination, as well as those with addiction.
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