A: The clinic takes in many of cases to give them the needed treatment, such as:
Mood Disorders: 
Depression
Postpartum Depression 
Pregnancy Depression 
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

General Anxiety Disorders: 
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder 
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 
Phobias 
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 
Social Anxiety 
Sleep Disorders 

Aging Disorders: 
All types of Dementia 
Alzheimer 

Other Disorders: 
All types of Personality Disorders 
Psychoses Schizophrenia 

A: Yes. The clinic provides this service. 

A: A psychiatrist is a certified doctor who has a bachelor's degree in medicine, he or she then specialized in psychiatry, thus, he or she is qualified to prescribe medication. A psychologist, on the other hand, has a degree in psychology with the existence of higher education degrees such as masters and PhD, he or she is specialized in cognitive and behavioral therapy and not in medicine therapy. 

A: It is recommended at the beginning to head to the psychiatrist because he is spatialized in evaluating and diagnosing whether the patient needs medication or to be transferred to a psychologist for cognitive and behavioral therapy. On the other hand, the psychologist cannot determine the patient’s need for medication. 

A: You can, after informing the assigned psychologist of the case matter and explaining the reasons behind the discission. 

A: You would be welcomed by our reception team to open a file. Thus, you are required to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your assigned appointment to fill out some forms. 
The first session between the patient and their psychiatrist or psychologist is an assessment between the patient and their doctor, during which the patient will get to know the person who will provide him the required service to build a therapeutic relationship based on comfort and contentment, while the doctors work on evaluating the patient’s condition and getting to know him to start off the diagnoses and to place the proper treatment plan for the upcoming sessions. 

A: If you are a minor (haven’t reached 21), we require that you bring your legal guardian or parents for your first visit and that is only for completing your papers. As for the sessions, it is preferable to attend it alone by yourself, but if you want someone else to join, you could discuss it firstly with your doctor. And anyone can support you and come with you to the clinic and wait for you at the waiting area. 

A: The clinic guarantees the secrecy of the provided information and details by the patient, since that they are not connected to the Ministry of Health or Kuwait center for psychological health automated systems, in addition, the clinic does not share them with any of the patient’s relatives or acquittances in any way, and what is said between the patient and their doctor during their session remains confidential to protect the patient’s private life, and respecting their privacy, and committing to the code of medical ethics. 

A: The first consultation session with psychiatrists takes from 45 to 50 minutes, and the following follow up sessions from 20 to 30 minutes, as for psychologists, their sessions take between 45 to 60 minutes. 

A: The specialized doctors and psychologists study each case presented at the clinic individually, and they would be capable of determining the duration of treatment afterwards. We advise that you discuss the treatment plan and what your case needs with your psychologist and psychiatrist. 

A: We can provide medical reports from the specialized doctor based on the patient's request, while protecting the privacy of the written information. The specialized doctor can give the patient a sick leave based on the Ministry of Health resolutions and the patient's available amount of sick leave. Sick leave is issued by the psychiatrist, and not the psychologists. 

A: Insurance does not cover mental health care services in Kuwait. 

A: We advise you to head to Kuwait center for mental health in Al Sabah medical area which provides free services for citizens and low-cost services for non-Kuwaitis. You can also visit other governmental centers in your area that have psychiatrists who can handle psychological cases. 

A: The prescribed psychiatric medication by the specialized doctor does not cause dependency nor addiction, but in some cases and in some specific disorders where taking tranquilizers or sleeping medication is required which the specialized doctor prescribes for a short period of time and under their surveillance, it is advised to use them as it is prescribed and for the exact period to not cause any dependency and addiction and to avoid side effects. And in the case of any concerns or questions, we advise you to discuss the matter with your assigned doctor.  

A: The clinic does not take in addiction cases for treatment, but we do take in cases that require a diagnosis. And we provide the available treatments in and outside of Kuwait based on the evaluation from the specialized doctor. 

A: We provide emergency survives and quick appointments through our affiliate clinic, We Share. And you can, through it, book an appointment within 48 hours with our specialized doctors in psychotherapy. 
In case of immediate emergencies or if you have suicidal desires and thoughts, we highly advise you not to stay alone and contact your closest person, we also advise in the case of a suicide attempt, to head to the nearest general hospital to get the required care in the emergency room, or head to the Kuwait Medical Center for psycho health. 

A:  whether psychiatric medication has an effect or does not influence pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers depends on the type of medication and the mother’s case. Thus, we advise the patient to discuss this matter with their psychiatrist to sort out everything needed for maintaining the mother’s and baby’s health and continuing the advised medical plan.

A: We strongly advise to not change the prescribed dosages or stop taking the medication until asking your doctor because stopping abruptly might cause relapse or negative physical reaction. In the case of an allergic reaction you can stop taking the medication then contact the clinic to find an alternative for you. 

A: We advise you to take the required measurements early before your trip and contact the clinic to provide you with the prescription to acquire enough amounts of your medications. And you can contact the clinic to provide you with the prescription again in the case of losing the medications or forgetting them.  As for in the case of not finding the medication at the traveled country, we can suggest an existing alternative with the same chemical formulas and that must be done after your specialized doctor’s consultation and approval.

A: We advise you to consult your doctor before Ramadan regarding taking your medication as each case and medication are different than the other. And we also advise following the doctors’ advices during the holy month to maintain your treatment plan.

A: You can contact us through WhatsApp on the number: 96914125. 
And you can find all the contact details on this link.