The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the introduction of new mental health service standards aimed at aligning with global best practices. These updates focus on enhancing collaboration among healthcare professionals, including doctors, psychologists, and nurses, ensuring that mental health care is delivered at the highest professional standards.

The newly established guidelines incorporate digital health services and teletherapy, reflecting the latest international virtual care standards. This approach aims to provide confidential and accessible psychological consultations to the community, thereby improving the overall mental health service delivery.

Developed with insights from global experts and organizations such as Accreditation Canada, the new standards adhere to international best practices while also considering local privacy requirements. They emphasize evidence-based treatments based on recommendations from the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association, and they clarify licensing regulations to ensure that mental health services are administered by qualified professionals.

In addition to these standards, the DHA is committed to the professional development of mental health specialists through advanced training programs. This initiative aims to keep services current and in line with global advancements in mental health care. The authority plans to continually review and update these standards to stay abreast of developments in mental health, digital health, and remote therapy.