Dr. Shahana Kasim is a highly regarded psychiatrist in Abu Dhabi, known for her compassionate and holistic approach to mental health care. Her extensive clinical background and empathetic treatment style make her one of the best psychiatrists in Abu Dhabi. Whether you're seeking a reliable mental health doctor, an experienced anxiety specialist, or a trusted depression doctor in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Shahana provides evidence-based care tailored to each patient's unique needs. She is also recognized as a seasoned adult psychiatrist in Abu Dhabi, offering comprehensive mental health support for individuals across age groups. Her role as a psychiatric consultant further solidifies her expertise in the field.
Dr. Shahana completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Government Medical College, Alappuzha, and post-graduation in Psychiatry from the prestigious Government Medical College, Trivandrum. She acquired training and experience at the renowned Mental Health Centre, Trivandrum. Dr. Shahana joined us from Kerala, India, where she had a wide range of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
She has experience working in teaching institutes and conducting training for residents.
She is well-versed in performing diagnostic evaluation and comprehensive management of psychological conditions, consisting of treatment with both medications and psychotherapy, including supportive therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Her empathetic and evidence-based approach focuses on the holistic improvement of the mental and physical health of the patients, thereby providing them with a better quality of life.
Her treatment domain includes:
- Management of stress, family, and relationship problems
- Parental counselling for behavioral issues in children
- Emotional and behavioral conditions in children, the elderly, and women
- Depression and bipolar disorders
- Anxiety and stress-related disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Eating disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Sexual dysfunctions
Besides her clinical experience, Dr. Shahana also has publications and presentations at national conferences and has been involved in teaching and research.
She has been actively involved in mental health awareness, destigmatizing mental illnesses, and promoting positive mental health through sessions conducted at schools, colleges, and radio programmes.
