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Child and Adolescent

Mental Health Services

Compassionate, evidence-based care to support the emotional wellbeing and development of children, adolescents, and their families.

Our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services

We offer a wide range of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Abu Dhabi, including:

  • Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments
  • Psychiatric Consultations for Children and Adolescents
  • Psychological Assessments
  • Individual psychological Therapy for Children and Teenagers
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Behavioural and Emotional Support
  • Family Support and Guidance
  • Parenting Support and Psychoeducation
  • School-Related Mental Health Support
  • Speech and Language assessment and Therapy
  • Occupational Assessment and interventions
  • Psychoeducational Assessment
  • Specialist assessment and support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Specialist inpatient mental health care for children and adolescents requiring intensive support

Our services are designed to support children and adolescents at every stage of their development while empowering families to play an active role in their child’s wellbeing.

  • Assessment & Diagnosis

    Thorough evaluations to understand each child’s unique needs.

  • Therapeutic Interventions

    Individual, group, and family therapies tailored to each child.

  • Emotional & Behavioural Support

    Helping with anxiety, low mood, anger, stress, and behavioural difficulties.

  • Neurodevelopmental Support

    Care for ADHD, autism spectrum, learning difficulties, and more.

  • School & Academic Support

    Guidance to help children thrive in their learning environment.

  • Parent & Family Support

    Empowering families with strategies and ongoing support.

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. At Maudsley Health in Abu Dhabi, our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide specialist support for children, teenagers, and their families, helping young people navigate challenges and build the foundations for lifelong mental wellbeing.

Our CAMHS provision includes both outpatient care and specialist inpatient mental health services, allowing us to support young people across different levels of need. For children and adolescents experiencing severe or high-risk mental health difficulties that cannot be safely managed in the community, our specialist inpatient units provide a structured and therapeutic environment for intensive assessment, treatment, stabilization, and recovery.

Childhood and adolescence are periods of significant growth and development. During these important years, young people may experience emotional, behavioral, social, or psychological difficulties that impact their daily lives, relationships, and education. Early support can make a meaningful difference in helping children and adolescents reach their full potential.

Trusted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Abu Dhabi

Mental health challenges can affect children and young people in different ways. Some children may experience anxiety, low mood, emotional distress, behavioural difficulties, or challenges adjusting to significant life events. Others may struggle with attention, impulsivity, learning, communication, social interaction, school performance, or relationships.

Children and adolescents may also experience more complex mental health conditions or neurodevelopmental disorders that require specialist assessment and treatment.

Seeking professional support can help young people better understand their experiences, develop healthy coping strategies, and improve their overall wellbeing.

As a leading Mental Health Clinic in Abu Dhabi, Maudsley Health offers evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and their families. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with parents, caregivers, schools, and healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and personalised support.

Our Approach to Child and Adolescent Mental Health

At Maudsley Health, we recognise that every child and family is different. Our approach goes beyond identifying symptoms. We aim to understand the young person as a whole, including their strengths, relationships, development, family circumstances, education, physical health, and wider social environment.

We aim to:

  • Promote positive emotional wellbeing
  • Strengthen resilience and coping skills
  • Support healthy development and relationships
  • Improve functioning at home, school, and within the community
  • Empower families with practical tools and strategies
  • Deliver compassionate, respectful and child-centred care

Our team creates personalised care plans based on individual needs and goals.

Specialist Inpatient Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents

Some young people experience mental health difficulties that are severe, complex, or associated with significant risks and may require a higher level of support than can be provided through outpatient care alone.

Maudsley Health provides specialist inpatient mental health services for children and adolescents in Abu Dhabi who require intensive assessment, treatment, monitoring, or stabilisation.

Our inpatient services provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment supported by a multidisciplinary mental health team. Care is tailored to each young person and may include psychiatric assessment, psychological intervention, medication management when clinically appropriate, nursing care, occupational therapy, family work, therapeutic activities, risk management, and discharge planning.

Families remain an important part of the treatment process, and our team works towards recovery and a safe transition back to family life, education, and community-based care whenever possible.

Supporting Mental Wellness from Childhood Through Adolescence

Investing in a child’s mental health can have a lasting positive impact on their future wellbeing, education, relationships, and overall quality of life. Early intervention and appropriate support can help young people develop the confidence and resilience needed to thrive.

Whether your child is experiencing emotional difficulties, behavioural challenges, or changes in their mental wellbeing, our team is here to help.

Why Choose Maudsley Health?

  • Leading CAMHS Provider in Abu Dhabi

    Our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Abu Dhabi are delivered by experienced professionals dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of young people and their families. At Maudsley Health we are committed to delivering care with respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity, recognizing and accommodating the cultural, religious and social backgrounds of the young people and families we serve.

  • Multidisciplinary Team

    Depending on the young person’s needs, care may involve professionals from a range of disciplines, including: child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals working together to provide holistic care.

  • Family-Centred Care

    We recognise the important role families play in a child’s wellbeing and actively involve parents and caregivers throughout the treatment journey.

  • Evidence-Based Treatment

    Our interventions are guided by the latest clinical research and international best practices in child and adolescent mental healthcare.

  • Safe and Supportive Environment

    We provide a welcoming and confidential setting where children, adolescents, and families feel understood, respected, and supported.

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