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Dementia Screening: What Happens During an Assessment
Dementia screening is a structured, calm process that helps identify whether memory changes are due to aging, medical conditions, or early dementia. This blog explains what happens during an assessment and how clinicians support Dubai families with clear diagnosis and treatment planning.


Motivation for Change: How Therapy Helps You Break Unhealthy Habits
Therapy helps individuals break unhealthy habits by strengthening motivation, managing emotional triggers, and building practical behavioural strategies. This blog explains how CBTâbased tools, microâgoals, accountability systems, and emotional regulation support longâterm change. Retrieve Mind Poly Clinic offers evidenceâbased habitâchange therapy for adults in Dubai and Doha.
Herchel Apuyan-Pantaleon
Oct 24


Adjustment Disorders: Coping with Sudden Life Changes
Adjustment Disorder is a stressâresponse condition triggered by major life changes such as relocation, job loss, breakup, or illness. Symptoms include sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, and difficulty functioning. This blog explains how clinicians diagnose Adjustment Disorder and how therapy, coping strategies, and lifestyle adjustments support recovery. Retrieve Mind Poly Clinic offers evidenceâbased treatment for Adjustment Disorder.
Herchel Apuyan-Pantaleon
Oct 21


Couples Therapy vs Family Therapy: Whatâs the Difference?
Couples therapy focuses on the romantic partnership, while family therapy addresses the entire family system. This blog explains key differences, common issues treated, and how clinicians decide which approach fits your situation. Retrieve Mind Poly Clinic offers evidenceâbased couples and family therapy for communication, conflict, parenting, and relationship challenges.


When Should I See a Psychiatrist Instead of a Psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who diagnose mental illness and prescribe medication, while psychologists specialise in therapy and behavioural interventions. This blog explains when to see each specialist, how clinicians separate mild from severe symptoms, and why some conditions require combined care. Retrieve Mind Poly Clinic offers both psychiatry and psychology services.


ADHD vs Anxiety vs Depression: How Specialists Separate Overlapping Symptoms
ADHD, anxiety, and depression share symptoms such as poor concentration, irritability, and overwhelm. This blog explains how specialists separate these overlapping conditions using behavioural assessments, TOVA testing, DIVA 5 interviews, and emotional screening. Retrieve Mind Poly Clinic offers evidenceâbased assessment to help individuals understand their symptoms clearly.




