UAE teachers trained to spot early signs of mental health issues among students

Gulf News
Oct 05, 2022


Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has trained a number of educators and healthcare workers on children’s mental health.

The training was organised in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), and saw the attendance of nursing staff, teachers, psychologists, and social workers.

Dr Hussain Al Rand, assistant undersecretary for the public health at the MoHAP, attended the training, along with Dr Nada Al Marzouqi, MoHAP director for public health and prevention; Dr Suad Al Awar, MoHAP head of family health; Dr Hisham Hammouda from Emirates School Establishment, and Dr Iman Jaber from the World Health Organisation.