Emirates Health: Psychological support for families of patients with addiction

Maryam Boukhatameen (Dubai)
Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health, affiliated to Emirates Health Services Corporation, is keen to support the family of a patient with drug addiction, by organizing a series of events and activities, as well as holding shops -work, conferences and media campaigns aimed at promotion. awareness of how to treat and support patients with addiction. to spread awareness messages about the dangers of drugs, and to give individuals the necessary knowledge so that they do not fall into the trap of addiction, and appropriate ways to support patients, the Director of Hospital Al- Amal.

Al-Banna explained that Al-Amal Mental Health Hospital tries to support the drug patient and psychologically support him to get out of the cycle of addiction, through a set of integrated therapeutic services that he provides, which ‘ involves drug treatment to treat the physical symptoms. addiction, and psychological treatment to help patients deal with the psychological causes of addiction. the ability to live a drug-free life These programs include training in social and vocational skills and psychological treatment.
He said: Based on Emirates Health Services Group’s belief, which is represented by Al Amal Hospital for Mental Health, regarding the importance of continuous follow-up to ensure continuous recovery, we also provide services follow-up from time to time for patients, after the end of treatment programs, to ensure that they do not relapse and support them in dealing with daily challenges, by providing a therapeutic environment complete and safe It helps patients recover quickly and efficiently, as it provides facilities equipped with the latest medical and therapeutic technologies. as well as specialized medical staff trained at the highest level, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.
Dr. Al-Banna noted that Al-Amal Hospital for Mental Health provides comprehensive preventive, therapeutic and rehabilitation services to support addiction patients, including providing provide an integrated care package to treat addiction for adults over 18 years of age The Addiction Department works to provide an environment that supports patient well-being and supports change To improve mental health, there the department also provides preventive services aimed at increasing physical and psychological health, reducing harm, increasing psychological reinforcement, improving primary care outcomes. and recovering from symptoms related to complex issues of addiction, as the medical team relies on modern technologies in providing psychological care.
He continued: The Department of Addiction at Al Amal Hospital is committed to developing therapeutic and rehabilitation services based on recovery and centered on the patient and his family, by involving patients and their families in developing psychological care plans.
Advanced initiatives
The Director of Al-Amal Hospital pointed out that Al-Amal Hospital plays a vital role for Mental Health at the community level, by launching a group of positive initiatives and community partnerships, as it collaborates effectively with the local community, civil society groups, and community centers to organize awareness and education activities that contribute to spreading awareness about the dangers of drugs It also enhances awareness and education campaigns, in -work with educational and community institutions. With the aim of expanding the scope of influence and raising awareness in different sectors of society, these efforts aim to build a drug-free society and strengthen an integrated system that contributes to the prevention of addiction and provides effective and efficient treatment, which contributes to providing a healthy and safe life for everyone in our society.