Psychology in Dubai on how to develop positive thinking for 2021

In many instances, the human mind has often been confused in place of the human brain. While people fail to remember that the brain is a physical thing, but the mind is better considered as mental, it would be fair I clear that out for a smooth read, and a better understanding. 

The brain is likened to a storage device that cannot function in its purpose without information. A term in the computer is called GIGO: Garbage In Garbage Out, which simply means it is what you feed the brain with that it stores. Just like the computer device, an input device is required for this phenomenon to occur for the brain, this could be through the 5 sense organs with the aid of receptors which help convey to sensory neurons and are carefully interpreted to the parts of the nervous system. 

In today’s article, we shall consider mental health as a case study, and all that surrounds it in the UAE. 

Positive thinking can be likened to an optimistic attitude, or better yet the practice of focusing on the good in any given situation at any time. Thinking generally affects one's physical and mental health, it is, therefore, a better option to have positive thinking instead of otherwise. 

This does not imply that you ignore reality though, rather, your approach to life is that things will go well. 

Mental health is the state of well-being in which an individual realizes his/her core values and can cope with the daily routine of life, and yet be optimal with meaningful contributions for self and the ecosystem.  

Our mental health is influenced by our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects the way we think, feels, and act. It also has an impact on how we cope with stress, engage with others, and make good choices.

Mental health is important at all phases of life, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Two federal rules on individuals with mental illness and disabilities were implemented in 1981 as a result of the UAE's long-standing advocacy for fairness.

Mandatory admissions to mental health facilities are governed under the UAE's current mental health law. People with mental disorders have a legal right to fair treatment, which includes being treated with respect, having their privacy respected, receiving services that are appropriate for their age and culture, and being informed about treatment choices and alternatives.

Having a mental illness is still stigmatized in the UAE and other Arab nations, and seeking help is usually considered as a betrayal of the family, with the affected individual being blamed for a lack of faith.

The stigma and contemporary culture of silence have resulted in many late diagnoses of mental diseases, as well as the belief that mental illness is infectious, discouraging many locals from seeking psychiatric help or working in the mental health field as a practitioner. Despite the UAE's thorough provision of services to guarantee that every resident receives all benefits, including medical assistance when required,

To address psychological issues and worries related to COVID-19, the Ministry of Health and Prevention created a hotline at 04-5192519.

Federal government employees can also call LifeWorks at 800-543396757 or use WhatsApp at 054-7041783 or 052-9396126 to get help with mental health issues.

There are free counselling points for mental health and general challenges from the COVID-19. 

For free mental health services in the UAE, you can call the toll-free number 8005546 to schedule an appointment. 

Alternatively, you could visit the official website of VPS Healthcare www.vpshealth.com There is an option to schedule an appointment with a doctor under the VPS Cadabams Mind talk. 

Before now, a couple of individuals have turned away from seeking medical assistance considering the prolonged sessions and the cost of medical attention on their mental health. The government of the UAE has however taken time to observe this through the DHA [Dubai Health Authority] on July 7, 2021, that mental health and psychiatric benefits will be included in the Essential Benefits Plan. There is an annual maximum of Dh10,000, with a 20% co-pay. 

Upon a recent survey conducted in the UAE, it was observed that 5 mental disorders were dominant, and are: Anxiety (56.4%), depression (31.5%), post-traumatic stress disorder (15.1%), phobic disorder (10.8%), and personality disorder (6.4%). 

 

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