Dr. Abdulnaser Arida

Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director

Dr. Abdulnaser Arida

Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director

Beautiful Mind Medical Center (BMMC) is specialized in providing evidenced based, high quality mental health care in a safe and friendly environment. We have the mission of making people happy, enhancing their well-being, and helping them recognize their abilities, and cope well with the stresses of life.

About Us

Beautiful mind medical center (BMMC) is specialized in providing adult and child mental health services. We adopt a multidisciplinary approach, and we have the mission of making people happy, enhancing their well-being , and helping them recognize their abilities, and be more able to cope with the stresses of life , by providing evidenced based, high quality medical and mental health care in a safe and friendly environment. We look to break down the barriers that prevent people from receiving appropriate mental health care and to decrease stigma against mental illness. We will do our best to improve quality of life and assure complete mental and physical well-being of those in our care. In BMMC we combine expert psychopharmacology and psychotherapy to create a tailored treatment plan specific to each individual’s needs.

Our Services

We are more than just listening. We are about understanding, comforting and responding.
Psychology

Psychology

Psychotherapy is a treatment that involves a talking relationship between...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to...

Spravato (Esketamine)

Spravato (Esketamine)

Nasal spray for treatment resistant depression

The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA)

The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA)

An FDA-cleared, computerized, and objective measure of attention and inhibitory...

Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focusing on the diagnosis,...

Our Team

Personalized patient care is what sets Beautiful Mind Medical Center apart. When you visit our center, you can expect to receive experienced care. Our professional team will provide you with an exceptional mental care experience.
Dr. Abdulnaser Arida
Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director
Dr. Gamal Mousa
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Christina Aramouny
Consultant psychiatrist
Dr. Somaya shaheen
Consultant psychiatrist
Dr. Israa Abdelati
General Practitioner
Tahani Mostafa
Clinical Psychologist
Maher Khalifa
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mamdouh Mukhtar
Clinical psychologist
Nayla Othman
Clinical Psychologist
Amal Alhashmi
Clinical psychologist
Samah Abou Al Khier
Pharmacist
Maamoun Al Jessri
Pharmacist
Dima Alsabaa
Pharmacist
Mohamed Ahmed Mosaad
Pharmacist
Charmaine Sagnip Sarmiento
Nurse / TMS Technician

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Psychology

Psychotherapy is a treatment that involves a talking relationship between a therapist and patient. There are many forms of psychotherapy like cognitive Behavioral psychotherapy, psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) psychotherapy, family therapy, marital Therapy, cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Counselling. Psychologist has a degree in clinical psychology, and treats psychiatric disorders and emotional difficulties with psychotherapy. Some psychologist are trained in doing psychological testing and psychometric assessments including Educational Assessment (Testing for Intellectual Difficulties like IQ test..), testing for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Screening and assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Personality assessments and others.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven’t been effective. It is also under investigation for treatment of other conditions like anxiety disorders. We at BMMC provide Express TMS therapy using MagVenture system . We use the recently FDA cleared revolutionary TBS (theta burst) protocol for the treatment of major depressive disorder . TMS session is now 3 minutes only compared to 35-40 minutes in previous protocols. It is FDA cleared and CE approved Treatment course for depression includes performing stimulation 5 times per week for 4 weeks .

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Spravato (Esketamine)

Nasal spray for treatment resistant depression

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The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA)

An FDA-cleared, computerized, and objective measure of attention and inhibitory control for ages 4 to 80 y .Responses to visual or auditory stimuli are recorded with a unique, highly accurate microswitch. The test provides information that is not available through self-report or the report of others. It is used along with a clinical interview and subjective measures for a more comprehensive picture of academic, social, and personal performance and impairment. It helps in diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Psychiatrists use a variety of treatments – including psychopharmacology (prescribing medication), psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions and other treatments like neuro-stimulation (electroconvulsive therapy, trans-cranial magnetic stimulation), depending on the needs of each patient.Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder. Lifetime prevalence is about 12 % .Depression can begin anytime during life even during childhood. Depression is more than just feeling the blues, having a down day or being sad in a reaction to bad news, depression matters because it can affect all aspects of persons life. Symptoms of depression include : Having little interest and pleasure in doing things ,feeling down and hopeless, trouble falling and staying asleep, or sleeping too much, feeling tired or having little energy, poor appetite or overeating, frustration even over small matters, irritability and angry outbursts, slowed thinking, indecisiveness, distractibility and decreased concentration, impaired memory, moving and speaking so slowly or being so fidgety or restless, crying spells for no apparent reason, reduced sex drive, feeling bad about yourself , having low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness and guilt, death wishes, suicidal ideation, and unexplained physical problems. The etiology of depression has yet to be fully understood, however it is likely to be a complex interaction between genetic predisposition to the illness and environmental factors like stressful life events. Depression is a complex syndrome with many contributing biological factors and this include imbalance in the monoamines neuro-transmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine , and dopamine), decrease growth factors (like Brain derived neurotrophic factor ) which are important for the support and survival of neurons, glutamate and its receptors, and inflammation. Evidence for negative impact of depression is well recognized . WHO reported that Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Depression leads to impairment in quality of life. Depression in parents can have adverse impacts on the health, development and education of their children. Depression in childhood and youth, if not treated, can have profound longstanding social and economic consequences in adulthood . Depression increases the risk for development of chronic medical diseases. Depression is associated with 60% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. depression increases risk of developing coronary heart disease and studies showed that depression increases the risk of dying among patients who have had heart attack. Another issue in depression is the danger for self. Depression is the leading cause of death due to suicide, Almost 1 million lives are lost yearly due to suicide, which translates to 3000 suicide deaths every day. Treatment options for depression include: psychotherapy , pharmacotherapy, and for patients not responding we may use Neurostimulation Therapy (Electroconvulsive therapy, Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation)

Dr. Abdulnaser Arida

Dr. Abdulnaser Arida is a consultant psychiatrist with 20 years of experience in the field of psychiatry. He worked in the Behavioral sciences pavilion in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi as a specialist and then as a consultant psychiatrist. For the last three years before moving from SKMC, he was the head of the adult general psychiatry clinic. During his work at The Behavioral Sciences pavilion at SKMC he was the doctor responsible for the undergraduate training program for medical students and he was chairing the continuous medical education program, and he was a faculty member of the residency psychiatry training program. He was participating in several committees like drug formulary committee, JCIA committee, ECT committee, forensic psychiatry committee and others. Dr. Arida moved to the private sector in Abu Dhabi in 2013 and he worked as a consultant psychiatrist at the American Center for 4 years. He has extensive experience in lecturing and teaching. He has conducted workshops and presented on different psychiatric topics Dr. Arida has a significant clinical experience in treating psychiatric disorders and has a special interest in treating anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social phobia, schizophrenia, and psychiatric disorder in children. He is an expert in trans-cranial magnetic stimulation for treatment of depression. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University and then completed the Arab Board in Psychiatry in the United Arab Emirates. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association. Abdul Naser is the founder of Beautiful Mind Medical Center.

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Dr. Gamal Mousa

Dr . M Gamal Mousa is a consultant psychiatrist with long and extensive experience, he has worked in KSA in Al-Amal Hospital in Riyadh from 1987 – till 1991 then he has worked as a consultant psychiatrist in Behavioral Sciences Pavilion in Sheikh khalifa Medical City- Abu Dhabi till 2019. He has worked in different units including inpatient and outpatient settings. He was a faculty member of the residency psychiatry training program and he was actively involved in medical student training . He has participated and chaired several committees including medical board committee, ECT committee , TMS committee, and others. Dr.Gamal has completed the Arab Board in Psychiatry in United Arab Emirates. He has actively participated in educational and awareness programs and conferences in the field of psychiatry held in the region and internationally and participated in research and clinical studies published in psychiatric journals.

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Dr. Christina Aramouny

Child and Adult Psychiatrist, and holder of diplomas in Forensic psychiatry and Addictology. Trained in Brussels , Paris and Lebanon ( Saint Joseph University), providing care and support for children, adolescents and adults with all psychiatric disorders. Experience in emergency response and suicide prevention. Experience in teaching and raising awareness in mental health. Languages : Arabic, English and French

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Dr. Somaya shaheen

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Dr. Israa Abdelati

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Tahani Mostafa

licensed clinical psychologist. She obtained her degree from Ain Shams university in Egypt. She has worked in many settings, including outpatient and inpatient settings in both the public and private sectors. She has over 32 years experience working in Egypt and UAE. She is particularly interested in women’s issues , anxiety and depressive disorders, marital therapy, family dynamics, and addiction .

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Maher Khalifa

Maher is a bilingual British trained and UAE licensed clinical psychologist. He obtained his BA in Psychology from Cyprus and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling (Psychotherapy) from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. He has worked in several settings both public (Sheikh Khalifa Medical City) and private in inpatient and outpatient settings. For the last 26 years he has worked extensively in individual, group, marital and family psychotherapy/counseling with different age groups (children, adolescents and adults). Having also worked for 21 years in a major mental health facility he can help clients deal with all the major issues/disorders like depression, addiction, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and so on besides personality disorders, psychosis, schizophrenia, dissociation, mania and so on… Improving quality of life, stress management, training in relaxation and breathing techniques, and enhancing conceptual, social and practical skills are also an important part of the services he provides.

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Dr. Mamdouh Mukhtar

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Nayla Othman

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Amal Alhashmi

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Samah Abou Al Khier

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Maamoun Al Jessri

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Dima Alsabaa

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Mohamed Ahmed Mosaad

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Charmaine Sagnip Sarmiento

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