Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi, a multi-specialty family hospital in the UAE capital, plans to build a neuropsychiatry department in a bid to tackle the growing mental health challenges in the Emirate.

The neuropsychiatry department is one of the 24 specialties that make up Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi, and will offer a range of services including an adult psychiatry unit, a child psychiatry unit, psychometric and psychological assessment, a psychotherapy unit, a geriatric neuropsychiatric care programme, a female mental and psychological health programme and couple therapy programmes.

“The number of mental health problems is on the rise worldwide. According to WHO, by 2020 depression will be the first cause of medical disability, with five of the top ten other causes tying back to other psychiatric disorders,” said Dr Maher Eter, head of Clinical Services at Medeor 24x7 Hospital.

“In response to this, the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi has identified psychiatry as a priority specialty to meet the increasing demand in Abu Dhabi. Medeor 24x7 Hospital will feature one of the best departments in the UAE as we have recruited the very best in knowledge and expertise from across the industry, supporting the team with state-of-the-art facilities and the latest in medical technology,” added Dr Eter.

Medeor 24x7 Hospital findings suggest that some of the most prominent psychiatric disorders in Abu Dhabi include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, stress, schizophrenia, addiction and substance abuse. – TradeArabia News Service