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Dr. Maryam Alsuwaidi

Consultant Psychiatrist · MBBch, Msc, MD, PhD Psychiatry

Department
Psychiatry
Languages
English, Arabic

About

Dr. Maryam AlSuwaidi is an esteemed Emirati specialist psychiatrist with over a decade of experience in the mental health sector in the UAE, particularly in Dubai. Her extensive training, advanced certifications, and leadership roles underscore her dedication to mental health excellence. Through her work in various specialties, including Addiction Psychiatry and Emergency Psychiatry, Dr. AlSuwaidi continues to impact the lives of many, providing critical psychiatric care and fostering advancements in mental health services.

Approach to care

Over a decade of significant contributions to the mental health sector in the UAE, particularly in Dubai

Specialist roles in prestigious medical institutions

Experience in Addiction Psychiatry and Emergency Psychiatry

Leadership roles in clinical settings, demonstrating capability in leading clinical teams and driving improvements in mental health care delivery

Education & credentials

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, 2013
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2013
Residency training in Psychiatry, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, 2020
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2020
Higher Professional Clinical Diploma in Psychological Skills, 2018
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2018
Arab Board of Health Specialization in Psychiatry, 2020
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2020
Professional Diploma in Clinical Leadership, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Dublin, Ireland, 2023
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2023

Memberships

Arab Board of Health Specialization in PsychiatryHigher Professional Clinical Diploma in Psychological SkillsProfessional Diploma in Clinical Leadership, RCSI

Specialties

Major Depressive Disorder—assessment and managementPersistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)—assessment and managementBipolar Disorder (including depressive episodes)Generalized Anxiety Disorder—assessment and managementPanic Disorder—assessment and managementSocial Anxiety Disorder—assessment and managementObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)—assessment and managementPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—assessment and managementSchizophrenia—assessment and managementSchizoaffective Disorder—assessment and managementSchizophreniform Disorder—assessment and managementBorderline Personality Disorder—assessment and managementAvoidant Personality Disorder—assessment and managementNarcissistic Personality Disorder—assessment and managementSubstance Dependence—assessment and managementSubstance Use Disorder (based on DSM-5 criteria)—assessment and managementAnorexia Nervosa—assessment and managementADHD in children, adolescents, and adults—assessment and managementSleep Apnea—assessment and managementAcute Stress Disorder—assessment and managementAdjustment Disorder—assessment and managementAutism Spectrum Disorder—assessment and managementIntellectual Disability—assessment and managementCommunication Disorders—assessment and managementOther Specified and Unspecified Depressive Disorder—assessment and managementGrief and Bereavement—support and counselling

Conditions treated

AnxietyCoping skillsMood SwingsPanic DisorderSocial AnxietyDepressionBipolar DisorderObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)TraumaGrief and LossAdjustment DifficultiesADHDAutism Spectrum DisorderIntellectual DisabilityCommunication DisordersPersonality DisordersSchizophrenia and PsychosisEating DisordersSleep DifficultiesAddiction and Substance Use

Videos & reels

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