(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi,November 2025: SAKINA, the leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, and Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, have launched a specialised women's mental health clinic. This initiative reinforces SAKINA's pivotal role in redefining mental health care, ensuring that women of all ages have seamless access to expert clinicians, innovative treatments, and compassionate support.

The clinic focuses on a holistic, patient-centered approach to assisting people struggling with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and stress. It provides a full psychological assessment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and bespoke support for women experiencing distress due to their emotional health, particularly in the perinatal and postnatal periods. Services include group therapy, peer support and interventions to address social isolation, while increasing emotional resilience.

A key area of focus for the initiative is perinatal and postnatal mental health, providing mental health assessments as a routine part of the antenatal process during pregnancy, plus dedicated postnatal support. This means women at risk can be identified ahead of time and proactive care offered.

The clinic is uniquely positioned as the only clinic in Abu Dhabi devoted to women's mental health and operated by fully female psychiatrists and psychologists. The clinic provides a safe environment that respects cultural norms, approaches care holistically with a view to offering lasting support, and uses a lens that includes the emotional, psychological and social aspects of a woman's wellbeing.

Located at the Women's Mental Health Clinic within SAKINA, the facility is situated on Level 4, Tower A, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi. It operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, ensuring convenient access to specialised care for women across the capital.

Dr Zain Al Yafei, Chief Executive Officer of SAKINA, said: “The launch of the Women's Mental Health Clinic is a vital step toward ensuring accessible and specialised care for women, reinforcing our commitment to fostering well-being and resilience. In line with the UAE's vision for a strong and united community, SAKINA remains dedicated to breaking barriers, providing compassionate support, and empowering individuals through mental health awareness and care.”

Dr Abdulqader Almessabi, Chief Medical Officer at SSMC, said: “Women's health is a priority at SSMC. Through the introduction of this dedicated clinic, we aim to empower women to seek the support they need within an empathetic environment. We believe that by providing a welcoming space where women feel valued and understood, we create opportunities for open discussions about mental health and foster long-term well-being.”

In addition to providing clinical care, SAKINA's community-oriented approach strengthens connections through peer networks, group therapy sessions, and shared experiences so women don't feel isolated, alone, or misunderstood. SAKINA's leadership in mental health advocacy and access to these supports has resulted in a revolutionising of mental health services in the UAE, while advocating for every woman to have access to mental health support that is holistic, culturally grounded, and future-focused.

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City SSMC:

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE offering the highest standards of medical expertise for the treatment of serious and complex conditions. Established in 2019, SSMC has 660 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, including a hybrid operating room and a 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit. Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 46 specialties, bringing advanced and trusted quality care closer to the UAE and the wider region.

About PureHealth:

PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 100+ hospitals, 300+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world.

PureHealth's network comprises:

• SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE
• SEHA CLINICS – Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services
• Daman (The National Insurance Company) – The UAE's leading health insurer
• The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. The President of the UAE
• Rafed – The UAE's largest healthcare Group Purchasing Organisation
• PureLab – Managing and operating the largest network of laboratories in the region
• One Health – A network that provides end-to-end medical solutions to a base of over 300 healthcare service providers
• The Life Corner – Abu Dhabi's first holistic pharmacy, serving the health and wellness establishment
• Ardent Health Services – The fourth largest privately held acute care hospital operator in the US
• Circle Health Group – The largest independent operators of hospitals in the UK
• Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG) – the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus
• PureCS – A leading cloud and technology services provider, specialising in IT management and consulting solutions, cybersecurity, cloud services and AI information systems
• Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) – The UAE's largest healthcare complex, delivering integrated complex care.

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