CAMHS based at Cambridge Medical Center (CMC) – Dubai stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. CMC CAMHS - Dubai provides services to children and young people who face difficulties with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing. Our Aim is to promote positive emotional health for children, young people and their families. We also provide support and advice to parents and career to deal with emotional or behavioural problems that their child is experiencing.

CMC CAMHS – Dubai offers a range of different Therapies which include different types of talking therapies or prescribed medicine. The decision is usually reached after following a thorough assessment and discussion with you about an appropriate treatment plan.

Warning signs that your Child might have a Mental Health condition include: Mood changes: Look for feelings of sadness or withdrawal that last at least two weeks or severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships at home or school Intense feelings: Be aware of feelings of overwhelming fear for no reason — sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing, or worries or fears intense enough to interfere with daily activities Behaviour changes: These includes drastic changes in behaviour or personality, as well as dangerous or out-of-control behaviour. Fighting frequently, using weapons and expressing a desire to badly hurt others also are warning signs Difficulty concentrating: Look for signs of trouble focusing or sitting still, both of which might lead to poor performance in school Unexplained weight loss: A sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate an eating disorder Physical symptoms. Compared with adults, children with a mental health condition may develop headaches and stomachaches rather than sadness or anxiety Physical harm: Sometimes a mental health condition leads to self-injury, also called self-harm. This is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself. Children with a mental health condition also may develop suicidal thoughts or actually attempt suicide Substance abuse: Some kids use drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their feelings

You can call CMC CAMHS - Dubai on +971 4 587 8646 and speak to a member of our staff who will listen to your concern and ask you to tell them a bit about the kind of problems you are experiencing so that we can recommend an appropriate Therapist to you for your assessment and your treatment program. Alternatively you can request an appointment through the website here or via our Whatsapp number 05x xxx xxxx

It is very valuable for your family or carers to be involved in the process from the beginning, however you are also allowed the opportunity to talk to a CMC CAMHS Therapist on your own.

At CMC CAMHS – Dubai, our Specialists of Mental Health services focus on the needs of children and adolescents, and to provide support to the families as well. You will see a member of our multidisciplinary team which consist of: Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Play Therapist and Creative Therapists, as well as primary mental health nurse and Counsellor. To read more about Therapies we provide, please click here.

A Psychiatrist is a medically-qualified and fully trained Medical Doctor who has specialised in Mental Health and is able to prescribe medication, and has worked as a Doctor in General Medicine and Surgery for at least a year, followed by at least six years of Specialist training in Psychiatry in order to gain skills and experience in helping people with Psychological problems. A Psychiatrist has special skills to assess the person’s mind, emotion and behavior in order to reach the accurate diagnosis and to apply the appropriate treatment plan which includes Psychotherapies and medications if necessary. Though Psychologists have a degree in Psychology and Psychiatrists, all of the Clinical Partners that we work with have extensive training and qualifications, and are either accredited or members of a regulatory or governing body. A Clinical Psychologist has a University degree in Psychology. After gaining further experience working in relevant healthcare settings, Clinical Psychologists then obtain a Postgraduate degree Master or Doctorate Clinical Training in an approved training scheme at a University. A Clinical Psychologist often uses psychometric assessments, and is also trained to apply several therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural, psychodynamic/systemic etc. The Psychologist is primarily concerned with the study of how people think, act, react and interact. For further information about Psychology, please click here to visit the British Psychological Society website. ​ A Psychotherapist can come from different professional backgrounds, may be a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or another mental health professional who has had further specialist training in Psychotherapy. By applying different theories, a Psychotherapist can suggest methods of interventions or strategies for resolving problems and, if necessary, help you change your attitudes and behaviour. The most common is probably Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In CBT, the Therapist helps you look at and change any unhelpful ways of thinking that may be interfering with your life.

Mental health includes your Emotional, Psychological, and Social well-being. It affects your thinking, feeling and action. Your mental health also helps determine how you handle stress, relate to your environment and make choices. Your Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Mental health is similar to physical health, it can be good or bad. Normal mental health means that you can make the most of your potential; cope with life and play a full part in your family, school or workplace, community and among friends. Mental health doesn’t always stay the same, it changes as circumstances change, and as you move through the different stages of life. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: • Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry • Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse • Family history of mental health problems

We deal with a very wide range, but the main theme is that we're here to help with anything that is troubling you in your mind; whether it's a slight worry that just needs a little help, through to more serious issues. One thing we will not do is promise you we can help when we can't, so feel free to call our team and we can talk it through with you. Depending on your personal situation we will advise on the most appropriate specialist or specialists who will be able to assess, diagnose, treat and support you and your family. To read more about issues, please click here.

CMC CAMHS – Dubai is a confidential service. Your information is only accessible by our Therapist in order to help you, and usually subject to your consent. However, under exceptional circumstances, when CMC CAMHS Therapists are worried about your safety, they may have to involve your parents or relevant professionals.

This depends on the nature of the problems you are experiencing. The initial appointment is usually an assessment session which aims to reach the diagnosis, and to discuss with you the treatment plan, and the number of therapy sessions which depend on the personal circumstances, the nature and the extent of the presenting problem. You might only need to see your Therapist a couple of times or for several weeks and some may see their Therapist for several months.

Yes we are! There is a procedure in place that makes sure professionals working with CMC CAMHS who you are able to access for advice and guidance outside of office hours.

We are very interested to hear what you think about our service. We regularly ask people about their experiences with us by using our website feedback or questionnaires.