Dr. Yaseen Aslam
Specialisation
Consultant Psychiatrist
Experience
I have gained over sixteen years of experience in the field of mental health. I worked in the UK National Health Service for over eight years before gaining a full time substantive post as a Consultant Psychiatrist in a Specialist Inpatient Service in the private sector.
I am a British citizen and I have lived in Dubai for over 9 years. I am formerly Medical Director of a private practice in Jumeirah.
I am licensed as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dubai and the UK.
I passionately believe that in order to ameliorate the symptoms of mental disorder one needs to combine the principles of art and science, adopting a global and holistic approach to understanding the individual and their psychopathology.
Psychiatry is a truly fascinating, constantly evolving and dynamic field of medical science. Significant energy has been invested into research in order to understand the inner dimensions of the human mind, only to highlight further the inherent complexities of human behaviour and psychological functioning.
I believe that the role of a Consultant Psychiatrist in Dubai is unique and highly privileged. A strong ethos of altruism and professionalism are at the core of my practice.
I have gained over sixteen years of experience in the field of mental health. I worked in the UK National Health Service for over eight years before gaining a full time substantive post as a Consultant Psychiatrist in a Specialist Inpatient Service in the private sector.
I was elected a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK in 2005 and was entered onto the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council, United Kingdom in 2009. In addition to my clinical work, I have acted as a court witness in the British Crown, Civil and Family Courts and have been an examiner of undergraduate medical students at the Manchester University (UK).
I am approved by the Secretary of State under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (England & Wales).
I have a broad range of expertise in general psychiatry with a special interest in ADHD, mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, personality disorders, and eating disorders. I provide treatment to both adults and adolescents with a range of disorders.
I have undertaken media work with Dubai One, Dubai Eye and regional magazines. I am frequently quoted in national newspapers in the UAE.
Areas of Expertise
- ADHD
- Depressive Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Eating Disorders (Anorexia/ Bulimia)
- Body Image/ Self Esteem Issues
- Personality Disorders
- Psychotic Illnesses
- Bereavement
- Relationship Therapy
- Self-Harm/ Suicidal Ideations
- Aggression/ Anger Management
- Managing difficulties in the workplace
- Adolescent emotional and psychological disorders
- Bullying and school difficulties
- Supportive psychotherapy
- Psychotropic medication prescription and supervision
Qualififcation
- MRCPsych (Royal College of Psychiatrists, London)
- CCT (GMC Specialist Register UK No. 4742809
- DHA License Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Yaseen Aslam Recent Media Features
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