Dubai Healthcare City unveils new platform to raise mental health awareness
Dubai Healthcare City launched the DHCC Mental Wellbeing Community Talks Programme in collaboration with American Wellness Center on October 10 to mark World Mental Health Day.
The programme will provide a platform for Dubai Healthcare City community members and the public to meet and talk about mental health, share knowledge and their experiences. The goal is to help empower diverse communities across Dubai to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
The initiative will span a period of six months and will include community-focused gatherings held in Society in DHCC.
On the record
"Dubai Healthcare City's ecosystem is home to a network of more than 20 mental health facilities with specialized mental healthcare experts from around the world with the required skill sets to meet the ever-growing healthcare needs of communities across Dubai," said Kawthar Kazim, VP Business Support, DHCA. "In line with the UAE's government objectives, we are committed to enabling access to the best mental health practitioners to raise awareness and demonstrate the strong support system available within Dubai Healthcare City."
"Engaging residents through community-focused sessions is an important step to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and raising awareness about the different treatment therapies available in the emirate," added Dr. Muhammad Tahir, chairman of the Board at American Wellness Center in DHCC. "We are proud to be associated with this cause that will help empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing."
The context
The DHCC Mental Wellbeing Community Talks Programme builds on the Mental Health Programme, launched by Dubai Healthcare City Authority in 2018, to back the government's mandate on improving mental wellbeing among the UAE's youth and adults.
The American Wellness Center has been a business partner of Dubai Healthcare City since 2013 and is home to more than 40 mental health professionals.
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