Your Mental Health is an important aspect of your entire well-being. In the sense that it includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Additionally, it affects how you think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how you handle stress, relate to others, and make choices in your day-to-day life.
The UAE became an advocate for bettering one’s Mental Health, especially during the pandemic. Furthermore, the nation set up free counseling hotlines for residents and nationals to call.
The UAE set up Mental Health Counseling Hotlines all around the nation for residents and nationals to call
Estijaba helpline in Abu Dhabi:Â 8001717
From Sunday to Friday between 8am – 6pm.
UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention: 045192519
From Sunday to Thursday from 9am – 9pm.
UAE’s Mental health support line: 800 4673
8am – 8pm Daily
Ministry of Community Development: 800623
From Monday to Thursday from 7:30am – 3:30pm
Friday from 7:30am – 12pm
Saturday and Sunday are public holidays
Family Development Foundation: 800 33322
From Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Fridays from 8am – 12pm
Community Development Authority (CDA): 8002121
Monday to Thursday from 7:30am – 3:30pm
Friday from 7:30am – 12pm
Social Services Department of Government of Sharjah (SSSD): 800-800-700
You can request a consultation on their website too.
Amal Counseling:Â +97150645214
They offer a 24 hour helpline service 7 days a week.