Menthal Health

Constant stress, high workload, unsatisfactory working conditions – all this can have a negative impact on our mental state.

UAE Government issues a Federal Law on Mental Health

Main provisions:

* Prohibiting the provision of mental health services without being licensed in accordance with the provisions of the law.

* Ensuring the protection of the psychiatric patient’s rights and their provision with mental and physical healthcare.

* Implementing age-specific health safeguards that consider the minor psychiatric patient’s age group and align with their best interests.

* Establishing committees, in each emirate for follow-up and monitoring, and in each mental health facility to protect psychiatric patients’ rights.

* Penalties might include imprisonment and up to a 200 thousand dirhams fine for violating the provisions of the law.

It is important to remember that taking care of your mental health is taking care of your life. Paying close attention to our emotional and mental needs will help us become more effective and happier in the workplace.