Integrated Healthcare (IHC) at EHG

Integrated Cardiology-Psychiatry Clinic in Dubai

Bridging Heart and Mind for Holistic Health

Emirates Hospitals Group has partnered with The London Psychiatry Centre, a leader in evidence-based mental health treatment and contributor to UK and global clinical guidelines, to launch the Integrated Cardiology-Psychiatry Initiative. This collaboration brings an advanced, multidisciplinary healthcare model to the region, addressing the vital connection between cardiovascular health and mental well-being.

Through this partnership, we aim to deliver a comprehensive care approach that recognizes the profound impact of stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological factors on heart as well as general health. By integrating psychiatry and cardiology, together with all branches of medicine and surgery into one unified model, we provide personalized, preventive as well as treatment care that improves both emotional and physical outcomes for all our patients.

Our Mission

To improve patient outcomes by integrating mental health support into cardiovascular and medical and surgical care, providing comprehensive, evidence-based prevention and treatment for individuals living with or at risk of heart disease due to associated psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Why Integration Matters

Research shows that 1 in 3 medical or surgical patients suffer from stress as well as psychological problems which will impact any treatment given. In addition, stress will increase the risks of heart disease, and in particular those with heart disease are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues—and that untreated psychological conditions can worsen cardiac outcomes. By combining cardiology and psychiatry expertise, we offer a unified approach that:

• Early evaluation for prevention as well early intervention for any potential heart disease secondary to stress
• Improves recovery for all branches of medicine and surgery and long-term heart health
• Reduces hospital readmissions
• Enhances quality of life
• Supports emotional resilience and self-care

Our Services

We provide a coordinated care model that includes:

• Psychological screening for cardiac patients
• Integrated care planning between cardiologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists
• Behavioral health interventions including counseling and stress management
• Medication management and monitoring for both cardiac and psychiatric conditions
• Lifestyle support: smoking cessation, nutrition, and physical activity guidance
• Support groups for patients and families

Who We Help

Our initiative supports individuals with:

• General: Early detection of impact of stress in all medical and surgical specialties across EHG
• Specific:
• Long COVID symptoms including cardiac and psychological
• Chest pain patients
• Heart attack recovery
• Chronic heart failure
• Arrhythmias and palpitations
• Hypertension
• Anxiety, depression, or PTSD which were shown to have profound sometimes silent cardiac effects.
• Medication-related mood symptoms

A Team-Based Approach

Our interdisciplinary team includes:

• Cardiologists
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Nurses
• Social workers
• Health coaches

Together, we create personalized care plans that address the full spectrum of each patient’s health needs.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or referring provider, the Integrated Cardiology-Psychiatry Initiative is here to support you.

• Patients: Speak with your cardiologist or primary care provider about a referral.

• Providers: Contact us to collaborate on care or refer a patient.

• Researchers & Institutions: Partner with us to advance the science of mind-heart medicine.

Integrated Healthcare (IHC) at EHG Dubai