Psychiatry

A psychiatrist specialises in diagnosing and treating mental disorders. They typically work with other physicians to diagnose, confirm, and treat psychiatric disorders. Psychiatrists may focus on treating patients experiencing depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other neuropsychiatric disorders.

Aster Clinics is a pioneer in the field of mental health care in the Middle East and has clinics spreading across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The main focus of our work is to diagnose and treat various psychiatric conditions through different forms of therapy, such as psychotherapy, biomedical interventions, or medications.

When to Consult with a Psychiatrist?

Mental health issues are serious and can be caused by different factors. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is a good idea to consult a psychiatrist:

• Experiencing depression, anxiety or other mood disorders
• Difficulty concentrating on tasks that usually come easily to you (such as reading)
• Loss of appetite and weight loss or gain (for example, 5 pounds in a week)
• Changes in sleep patterns (for example, getting up earlier than usual to go to bed earlier)
• Experiencing extreme anger or rage for no apparent reason
• Frequent crying spells or an inability to stop crying
• Repeated thoughts of suicide or self-harm
• Experiencing hallucinations (seeing things that aren’t there)

Procedures and Treatments Offered across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi

Aster Clinic in Dubai is home to a team of psychiatrists who are highly qualified, experienced and experts in their field. This team of psychiatrists possesses the ability to provide state-of-the-art treatment as per each individual’s needs. They are also well-trained in psychotherapy, counselling, psychopharmacology and neuropsychiatry.

The psychiatrists also provide psychological testing services such as neuropsychological tests used to evaluate memory problems or executive functioning deficits that are often associated with brain injuries or diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.

Here are a few specialised procedures:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
• Neurostimulation
• Psychotherapy
• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and more!

Psychiatrists are also the first and most important doctors to treat a patient experiencing mental health problems. This is a crucial step in ensuring that the patient’s needs are identified accurately. Our doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and how they affect your life and work.

Our doctors will also check if you’re experiencing:

• Any thoughts of harming yourself or others
• If you have a history of any drug or alcohol misuse
• If you’ve experienced violence in the past
• Any other issues that might be relevant to the diagnosis process
  If there’s no current physical illness, then the psychiatrist may refer you for further tests such as blood tests, X-rays or scans of your brain to rule out any physical causes for your symptoms.

Why is Aster Clinics the home for the best psychiatrists in Dubai?

Aster Clinics has been providing the highest quality psychiatric care to patients in the Middle East for over 30 years now. Our team of experienced and highly qualified psychiatrists are dedicated to providing the best possible treatment for mental health disorders.

We have a team of highly qualified and experienced psychiatrists who are committed to their patients’ happiness, health and well-being. Aster Clinic has a friendly staff and offers an easy-to-use appointment booking system that allows our patients to book appointments online.

This ensures a stress-free experience for our patients. We also offer 24/7 emergency services so that you don’t have to wait for hours when you need immediate care.

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