Under the orders of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, the Dubai Health Authority launched a comprehensive and integrated system. Supporting the psychological well-being of the Dubai society in order to achieve the goals of the “Dubai Social Agenda 33” in an effort to make Dubai the preferred destination to live in the world.
The Director General of Dubai Health Authority, Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, said: “With the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect Dubai, it continues the path of continuous development in various fields. , to be a leader in the cities and communities of the future.. The psychological well-being system adopted by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum includes a series of initiatives that improve Dubai’s position as a priority destination for living and quality of life.
Al-Ketbi emphasized that psychological well-being is part of the health and well-being of society, and one of the most important conditions and strategic goals that the major cities of the world want to achieve, especially the rhythm of daily life, which requires intervention in a scientific and systematic way to meet its demands. to provide facilities, and to avoid pressures and their consequences and the consequences they may have.
The new system supports the goals of the “Dubai Social Agenda 33” to be among the three best cities in the world in terms of living standards and to be among the top 10 in the world for healthy life expectancy, highlighting the most important. The components of psychological well-being Dubai provides, and presenting them, where it works.
The “Psychological Wellbeing” system includes 10 initiatives to achieve maximum psychological well-being within mental health in society, and will be implemented over the next five years at a cost of 105.08 million dirhams.
The system aims to achieve a set of strategic goals that ensure the integration of various initiatives, including: developing a comprehensive model of care that will include all aspects of psychological well-being services, early detection, intervention, strengthening and prevention, which includes all systems. Segments of society, a package of exceptional initiatives, to detect any impact early. Any person can avoid their moral and psychological state and positive energy levels, in addition to providing high quality care, attention and counseling. The services necessary to improve the psychological and social stability, in addition to improving the educational environment, so that the school staff and parents have the opportunity to develop the psychological skills of the students, as well as providing everything that would increase the level of satisfaction and happiness of the members of the community. .
Among the strategic objectives of the psychological well-being system is also the promotion of research and innovation, because strong decisions and successful plans must be built on scientific research and innovation, as is the general working methodology of Dubai. In light of this goal, a research group will be created, which will measure and ensure the continuation of the psychological and social stability of individuals, especially those who have priority in the system, that is, the elderly, children, people of determination. , and those with chronic diseases, in addition to various groups and segments of Dubai society.
