Clinical Excellence

Mental Health Nursing

Ongoing clinical support, monitoring and care coordination for children and young people receiving mental health or neurodevelopmental care. Our mental health nurses work with children, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to support wellbeing, treatment engagement and continuity throughout the care journey

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A mental health nurse talking with a child in a warm therapy room at Hiba by Anthalora

Service Introduction

Consistent Support Throughout Care

Children, young people and their families may need continued guidance between assessments, appointments and different stages of treatment.

Our mental health nursing service provides a consistent point of clinical support within the multidisciplinary team. Mental health nurses help monitor wellbeing, contribute to care planning and coordinate communication between the people involved in the child's care.

Assessment and Monitoring

Understanding and Reviewing Ongoing Needs

Mental health assessments
Ongoing clinical monitoring
Monitoring of emotional wellbeing and stability
Review of treatment response
Contribution to personalised care plans
Identification of changes or emerging concerns
Risk awareness and review
Support with safety planning within outpatient care
Monitoring of physical health needs where relevant

The level and frequency of nursing involvement will depend on the child's individual needs and agreed care plan.

Therapeutic and Educational Support

Guidance for Children and
Families

Mental health nursing support may include:

Psychoeducation for children and young people
Guidance for parents and caregivers
Support with understanding the care plan
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Support with treatment engagement
Guidance around prescribed medication
Support with following agreed treatment recommendations
Preparation for reviews and follow-up appointments

Information is provided in an age-appropriate way and adapted to the needs of each child and family

Medication Support

Supporting Safe and Informed Treatment

Where medication has been prescribed by an appropriately licensed clinician, mental health nurses may support children, young people and families with:

01Understanding medication instructions

02Monitoring treatment response

03Recognising and reporting possible side effects

04Supporting adherence to the prescribed plan

05Communicating relevant concerns to the psychiatrist

06Coordinating medication reviews where required

Mental health nurses do not independently prescribe medication. Any decision to begin, change or stop medication must be made by the appropriately licensed prescribing clinician.

Care Coordination

Connecting Everyone Involved inthe Child's Care

Mental health nurses help support communication and continuity across the care journey. This may include:

Liaison between families and the multidisciplinary teamCoordination with schools, subject to appropriate consentCommunication with external healthcare providersSupporting follow-up planningContributing to multidisciplinary reviewsHelping families understand the next stage of careHelping prepare for discharge and follow-upSupporting transitions between different levels of care

Experiencing one or more of these difficulties does not automatically indicate a diagnosis or mean that ongoing therapy will be required.

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Home and School Support

When mental health nursing may be helpful

Mental health nursing may be included when a child or young person requires:

Ongoing monitoring between clinical reviews

Support understanding or engaging with their care plan

Medication guidance and monitoring

Psychoeducation about mental health or neurodevelopmental needs

Support with emotional wellbeing strategies

Risk awareness or outpatient safety planning

Coordination between multiple professionals

Guidance for parents and caregivers

Support transitioning between stages of care

Mental health nursing involvement is based on an assessment of the child's needs and may form one part of a wider multidisciplinary care plan.

Mental Health

Psychiatry

Occupational

Speech

Education

Psychology

Multidisciplinary Care

Working Together Around Each Child

Mental health nurses work closely with other members of Hiba by Anthalora's multidisciplinary team, which may include:

This coordinated approach helps ensure that relevant information is shared appropriately, progress is reviewed and the care plan continues to reflect the child's needs.

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The Clinical Pathway

The Care Journey

Every family receives a clear and structured journey, from the first referral through to personalised intervention and ongoing progress reviews.

A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.

We gather the right information early so your family is guided to the most appropriate next step with clarity and care.

Our multidisciplinary team assesses emotional, developmental, communication and sensory needs with sensitivity and rigour.

We create a coordinated plan centred on your child's individual needs, goals and the confidence of their family.

Therapeutic and clinical support is delivered thoughtfully, with regular communication and adjustments as needed.

Psychology, speech, behaviour and wider specialists review progress together to keep care aligned and effective.

We agree the next stage with families — whether continuing support, reviewing goals or planning transitions with confidence.

A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.

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Our Philosophy

Outpatient service notice

Hiba by Anthalora provides outpatient mental health services and does not provide emergency or crisis intervention.

If a child or young person is in immediate danger, at risk of harm or requires urgent medical or psychiatric attention, contact the appropriate UAE emergency service or attend the nearest emergency department.