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We all know the feeling of being overwhelmed with work, and the physical and mental exhaustion that follows. We often choose to push through it, thinking that it will eventually get better. But what if we don’t? What if we choose to take a step back and allow…

We all love our children—or at least that’s what we believe. However, emotional neglect does not always involve abuse and violence. It could manifest when you’re insensitive to your child’s feelings. According to Research, one in five individuals grow up…

How do I make sense of all the mental health offerings out there?

So, you are struggling. You have lots of stress at work and in your relationship. You have had marital issues and relationship issues for a long time…

What is child psychology?

Child Psychology is the psychology of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years. The psychology of a child is very different to that of an adult…

What Is Children’s Mental Health?

Children’s mental health refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence…

What Are the Signs of ADHD in Adults?

ADHD in adults manifests differently than in children. While hyperactivity may decrease with age, many adults continue to struggle with symptoms…

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, involves mood episodes that range from manic or hypomanic to depressive. Manic episodes are…

Mental Health in the Arab World
Al Arabiya, 5th May 2017

 

New Mums and Parenting
Baby & Child, March 2017

 

Ignorance or Immersion?
British Mums Dubai, September 2016

 

International conference speaker
Midwifery Conference, March 2016

 

International conference speaker
DAA Schools Careers Conference, 2016

 

Anxiety and Dr Google
Gulf News, 22 August 2014

 

Postnatal depression
Out of the Blues, 25 September 2014

 

Dubai Eye Radio: Postnatal Depression
Dubai Today, Eye on Health

 

Parenting & Fatherhood
Aquarius Magazine, 12 June 2016

 

Managing pressure
Friday Magazine, 23 January 2015

 

Postnatal depression
The National, 10 April 2016

 

Motherhood & parenting
Dazzle Magazine, 11 June 2016

 

The Perfect Mum
Dazzle Magazine, 15 March 2016

 

Homicide
Headline News, 30 May 2016

 

Depression in Men
The National News, 20 November 2016

 

Training of professionals to recognise depression in mums
Medarabia, March 2016

 

Child Abuse
EconomicME

 

Body image
Gulf News, 22 March 2016

 

Stress
Gulf News, 7 February 2016

 

Suicide
The National News, 19 June 2016

 

Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Friday Magazine, 12 September 2014

 

Nominated for Doctors Choice Awards
Doctors’ Choice Awards

 

Research article (1)
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Volume 58, 12 Nov 2013

 

Research article (2)
World Cultural Psychiatry Research Review, December 2011

 

Book Chapter
Covert Administration of Medication, 101 Recipies for Audit in Psychiatry, 2011

 

Interviewed on Dubai One TV channel on programme Studio One to discuss:
1. Teenage Suicide
2. Infanticide

‘Dubai psychiatrist on a ‘walk and talk’ mission’
Gulf News, 22nd February 2024

 

UAE: These ‘talk shops’ are a space for men to address mental health concerns

Khaleej Times, 8th Feb 2024

 

Food and Mental Health
The National, 20 May 2016

 

International Conference
HC-UK Conferences, 14 January 2013

 

Facebook & Depression
Khaleej Times, 1 April 2016

 

IT & Mental Health Conference Presentation

Connect 2012

 

Health Informatics Clinical Advisory Team (HICAT)
BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT, Autumn 2010

 

Work with a patient group in the UK (voluntary)

Bury Involvement Group in Mental Health

Speaking at a conference on patient involvement

 

“Sort your life out in 20 minutes”
Friday Magazine, 29 July 2016

 

Delivering excellence in recovery oriented services in mental health
Healthcare Conferences UK, 14 December 2015

 

Publication (Medline): “Lessons from Psychiatry in the Arab World”
Psychiatria Danubina, 2013

 

Conference: Confronting Taboos in Mental Health & Islam
Inspirited Minds, 16 January 2016

 

Raising awareness about Mental Health
Manchester Evening News, 12 January 2013

 

Article: Burnout
Health Magazine, 12 July 2016

 

International Medical Summer School (Lecturer)
6th International Medical Summer School, 2014

 

Article: “Tips for using social media when dealing with depression”
Khaleej Times, 1 April 2016

 

Publication: “Out of adversity comes strength & wisdom”
NHS North West, Health Informatics Clinical Advisory Team, June 2012

 

Removing stigma attached to Mental Health
Bury Focus, 19 October 2011

 

Conference: Patient reported outcome measures

 

Conference: “People in control”- Cumbria, United Kingdom
CLIC – People in Control Conference, 2014

 

NHS Healthcare Informatics Conference, London, UK
A HICAT & Health Conferences UK Joint Conference, 3 December 2012

 

Conference Report: Postnatal Depression across cultures
A HICAT & Health Conferences UK Joint Conference, 3 December 2012

 

National Mental Health Informatics Annual Conference


National Mental Health Informatics Network Annual Congress, 9 November 2011

 

In addition to this, Dr Sadiq has appeared on three full-length TV shows as an expert on mental health and many radio broadcasts.