Aspris Wellbeing Centres UAE

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 🏃

This year's theme is movement. Regular physical activity is known to improve mental health and wellbeing for many reasons:

✅ Reduces stress as it helps lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol while stimulating the production of endorphins, which act as natural mood lifters
✅ Boosts self-esteem through the satisfaction of achieving our fitness goals and increases social interaction through our participation in group sports or fitness classes
✅ Improves cognitive function by increasing levels of norepinephrine and dopamine
✅ Exercise also provides a healthy outlet for negative emotions by helping release built-up tension and stress

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀!

We wish you and your family peace, harmony, happiness, good health and prosperity.

Our Aspris Wellbeing Centres will also be closed during Eid until the 12th of April 2024.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Here are some tips for parents and caregivers to support an autistic child with day-to-day life.

➡️ Give your child some extra time to process and understand what you've said
➡️ Use hand gestures, pictures, symbols and eye contact to support what you are saying
➡️ Set up an environment that is comfortable for an autistic child
➡️ Take note of his/her interests and the things that he/she is motivated by
➡️ Autistic children respond well to positive reinforcement
➡️ Find enjoyable activities that may help your child open up and connect with you
➡️ Engage him/her in routine activities like cooking, shopping and cleaning

Let us celebrate Ramadan with the spirit of patience, resilience, and goodwill during the holy month.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Ramadan from all of our team at Aspris.

We are delighted to welcome Neha Golchha to our Abu Dhabi team.

Neha is a highly experienced and trained Clinical Psychologist with years of experience working in the mental health sector. This includes the Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB) mental health services in New Zealand and also managing her own private practice.

Neha believes in a genuine, warm and collaborative treatment approach, with the intent to help clients with a broad range of mental health difficulties to make enduring and enriching changes in their lives.

Read more about Neha's qualifications and experience here: https://ow.ly/uO6750QzAfv

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, Dr Saman Khan, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Aspris, highlights the importance of taking a compassionate approach to children’s mental health, discusses the common challenges children may face and the practical ways to support their emotional wellbeing.

To read our new blog, please click the link 👉 https://ow.ly/mAQ850QxLtm

We are delighted to welcome Maryam Yaslem to our Abu Dhabi team.

Maryam is a highly experienced and trained Clinical Psychologist, with years of experience supporting a range of mental health needs. Maryam focuses on empowering her clients through empathy, in a judgement free space and with a tailored therapeutic approach to address their diverse mental health concerns.

Read more about Maryam's qualifications and experience here: https://ow.ly/MySs50QtTH1

We love hearing feedback from the people we have helped at our Aspris Wellbeing Centres. Here is a recent review of a patient's experience with Dr Nisrine Al Moussaoui, Clinical Psychologist at our Wellbeing Centre in Dubai.

"I cannot speak highly enough about the incredible impact that Dr Nisrine Al Moussaoui has had on my life. With her help, I've gained invaluable tools for managing stress, anxiety, and self-doubt, and have learned to approach life with a newfound sense of resilience and optimism."

If you or your child require any support from our team of experts, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on either of the below contact numbers:

𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗶 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: (+𝟵𝟳𝟭) 𝟰 𝟯𝟴𝟱 𝟰𝟰𝟵𝟯
𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: (+𝟵𝟳𝟭) 𝟮 𝟲𝟱𝟭 𝟴𝟭𝟭𝟭

We are delighted to welcome Joao Lourenco to our Dubai team.

Joao is a Licensed Psychologist and mental health advocate, with over 13 years of experience working in clinical settings across the UAE and Portugal.

Joao has a particular interest in working with neurodiverse young people and their families, using a multi-disciplinary approach. Joao's therapy is tailored to the individual needs of each child, creating a warm and empathetic environment where they can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies.

Read more about Joao Lourenco's qualifications and experience here: https://ow.ly/XI2F50QkA0I

Happy New Year on behalf of everyone at our Wellbeing Centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 🎉

As the year draws to a close, it’s often a time for celebrations and reflection. Although this is a joyous time for many people, it can sometimes bring out some negative emotions and feel isolating, especially if you're away from home.

With help from our team of experts at Aspris, we’ve provided some helpful tips in our recent blog about dealing with loneliness during the holidays.

👉 Join community groups or volunteer
👉 Protect yourself from online comparisons
👉 Talk to someone

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://ow.ly/zN2C50Ql1rC

Rashika Singh, Occupational Therapist at our Wellbeing Centre in Abu Dhabi, recently attended 'Unity in the Community' at Al Mamoura School.

Rashika was delighted to share information with attendees about our services and how we can help equip children with a brighter future.

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, we discussed with one of our mental health specialists, Jelena Lubenko, the impact mental health has on our lives, and asked her advice on how to achieve ‘good mental health’.

In our recent blog, Jelena provides five tips to help improve your mental wellbeing and advice on how to seek professional mental health support, if required.

To read the full blog, click here: https://ow.ly/fje150PTxAa

Dr Catherine Musa, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist at our Aspris Wellbeing Centre in Dubai, recently contributed to an article in The National News.

The article highlights how remote mental healthcare provided from the UAE is helping to fill a shortfall in some nations to meet a growing demand for support to address anxiety and depression.

To read the full article, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/5bd3tyh7

Never Give Up Day ⭐

Do you ever think about what opportunities may have been missed if you had given up? We asked our team what they had achieved by not giving up, from swimming to attaining peace of mind.

Take some time to reflect on the opportunities in front of you right now and what pushes you to keep going and not give up.

Our Wellbeing Centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have now changed their name to Aspris. The name may be different, but our values, beliefs and high-quality services remain the same.

As part of this change, we have recently updated our website with a fresh design aligned with our new brand and features to make it easier to find the right support.

Visit our new website here: www.aspris.ae

Welcoming Dr Niamh Grace to our Dubai team

Dr Grace is a highly experienced UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with years of experience.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Grace to our team, working therapeutically with children and adolescents with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, OCD, low mood and developmental trauma.

Read more about Dr Grace’s qualifications and experience here: https://ow.ly/WV1r50PrFQF

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙗𝙪 𝘿𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢

Dr Aravinthan is a highly experienced UK-trained Consultant Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience.

We are delighted to welcome Dr Aravinthan to our Abu Dhabi team supporting adults with a range of conditions. This includes anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD and bipolar mood disorders.

𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣’𝙨 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://shorturl.at/KSU26

Wishing you and your family a very happy Islamic Hijri New Year from everyone at Aspris.

Our Wellbeing Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be closed on the 21st July and will resume regular working hours as follows:

🗓️ Dubai - open from 22nd July
🗓️ Abu Dhabi - open from 24th July

In a recent article published by Gulf News, Dr Saman Khan, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Aspris, helps to decode TikTok’s latest self-care fad 'bed-rotting'.

To read the full article, please click the link below: https://ow.ly/o5Aw50P9how

𝗘𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀!

We wish you and your family peace, harmony, happiness, good health and prosperity.

Our Aspris Wellbeing Centres will also be closed during Eid from 27th - 30th June.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶.

Are you feeling anxious, stressed or depressed?

Is your mental health affecting your work, relationships or preventing you from enjoying life?

Don’t let your mental health negatively take control.

𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽!

Our clinic in Abu Dhabi provides world-class facilities and expert care and support in a modern, state-of-the-art building.

We offer a range of specialist mental health treatment for adults and young people. We can also provide assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD.

Contact our Wellbeing Centre in Abu Dhabi today at (+971) 2 651 8111 to discover how we can support you or your child to get life back on track.

𝟳𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. We want to open up the conversation around men's mental health and wellbeing.

So why do men not speak out about their mental health?

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀:
- Fear of shunning or shame
- Taboos surrounding mental health
- Vulnerability seen as a weakness
- Impact on their friends and family
- Stigma surrounding mental health and accessing support

If you are struggling and need support for your mental health, please contact us and let us help to get your life back on track.

𝘿𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙞 (+971) 4 385 4493
𝘼𝙗𝙪 𝘿𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞 (+971) 2 651 8111