SAUDI ARABIA— Almoosa Health Group, a leading healthcare provider in Saudi Arabia, has announced the grand opening of its advanced Mental Health Centre, Rafa Mental Health Centre (Rafa), housed within the Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital.
This new facility marks a significant milestone for Almoosa Health Group, making it the first healthcare provider in the Eastern Province to offer full mental health treatments.
The opening of Rafa Mental Health Centre is a critical component of Almoosa Health Group’s strategic objective to transform regional mental healthcare.
Rafa intends to improve the care level provided to Eastern Province locals and those from other countries by bridging key gaps in mental health services.
Rafa Mental Health Centre provides a variety of cutting-edge psychological rehabilitation programs intended to assist people with mental illnesses in achieving emotional stability and independence.
The Centre’s interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and social workers collaborates to provide personalised therapy tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
By incorporating this team-based approach, Rafa ensures that patients of all ages, from children to the elderly, receive the highest-quality mental diagnoses, therapies, and holistic care.
One of the Centre’s key strengths lies in its outpatient services, which include comprehensive psychological evaluations, medication management, and customized psychotherapy sessions.
Tailored therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), art therapy, and recreational therapy, are provided to address each individual’s unique needs.
In addition, Rafa offers inpatient services, featuring 24 private, spacious rooms filled with natural light to promote a calming environment for recovery.
The inpatient care includes the latest advancements in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, ensuring that patients receive both innovative and supportive treatments.
Speaking about the Centre’s impact, Malek Almoosa, CEO of Almoosa Health, emphasized that Rafa Mental Health Centre is poised to fill a significant void in mental healthcare in the Eastern Province.
He noted that the Centre’s establishment is a direct response to the growing demand for mental health services and is aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Moreover, he highlighted Rafa’s role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health treatment by offering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Almoosa further explained that the Centre’s team, comprising highly skilled professionals with international training, is committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support long-term recovery and well-being, fostering a welcoming and healing environment.
Rafa Mental Health Centre’s specialized services cover a wide spectrum of mental health conditions.
These include childhood psychiatric disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disorders, as well as adult psychiatric disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and various anxiety disorders, including PTSD.
The Centre also provides expert care for psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
For elderly patients experiencing dementia or behavioural changes, Rafa offers specialised care in collaboration with geriatric medicine and rehabilitation services.
The establishment of Rafa Mental Health Centre underscores Almoosa Health Group’s broader commitment to enhancing healthcare services across Saudi Arabia.
This latest venture is in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes mental health, innovative care models, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
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