Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates [Hardcover]

Mental Health and Psychological Practice in the United Arab Emirates provides a broad overview the practice of psychology in the UAE. Topics covered span the profession from research to clinical practice to the place of Islam within the broader context of psychology.

Probably the only resource available that focuses on the actual practice of psychology in this part of the world; a must for any professional, local or expatriate, who wishes to set up a practice in the UAE or GCC region. Enjoyable and informative reading. - Hussain Ali Maseeh, President, Emirates Psychological Association, UAE

This is a remarkable and skillfully written book. Every one of the well-versed chapters gives us the opportunity to explore and better understand the educational, ethical and multicultural challenges and dilemmas often found in psychology in the UAE and Middle East region as a whole. I enthusiastically applaud the initiative, talent and collaborative effort of the authors who are contributing to the expansion and awareness of the field of psychology within the Arab culture. - Joanne Hands, President, Middle East Psychological Association, Kuwait

Shaima Ahammed, United Arab Emirates UniversityBadriya Al Kindi, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAEMark Aveyard, American University of Sharjah, UAEAngela T. Maitner, American University of Sharjah, UAESamineh I. Shaheem, Kawader Training Services, UAEJustin Thomas, Zayed University, UAESteven Furber, Tabah Foundation, UAELouise Lambert, Canadian University of Dubai, UAENausheen Pasha-Zaidi, Petroleum Institute, UAETatiana S. Rowson, Heriot-Watt University and Human Relations Institute and Clinics, UAEFatima R. Al-Darmaki, Zayed University, UAEKennon Rider, Zayed University, UAEShamil Wanigaratne, National Rehabilitation Centre, UAEHamad Abdullah Al Ghaferi, National Rehabilitation Center, UAEGeorge Kaliaden, Welcare Hospital, UAEChasity O'Connell, Seattle Pacific University, USAMandy Ewen, Zayed UniverlS"