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    Is COVID-19 taking a psychological or financial toll on you? There is help

    UAE authorities have established psychological and food support programmes


    Published:  May 08, 2020 09:00 Last updated:  May 23, 2020 16:10 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Are you feeling overwhelmed because of the medical, financial or social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? Here is how you can reach out for help.
    If COVID-19 has left you in need of psychological or food support, there are programmes in the UAE which can help. Image Credit: Stock image
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    The UAE’s authorities have launched several social support programmes to help people either facing psychological stress due to the coronavirus or going through financial difficulties.
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    These are the free psychological counselling options and support programmes that you can availb of. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Want a free online counselling session? Call the National Campaign for Mental Support's hotline. Image Credit:
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    mental health support line
    The mental health support line, which was launched on May 19, can be reached on 800-HOPE or 800 4673. You can also contact this number via Whatsapp for complete confidentiality. Image Credit: Instagram/@happyuae
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    free online counselling
    Listen to mental health professionals provide tips and advice on how to deal with the psychological challenges of COVID-19, ask questions and interact with others. Log on to the Ministry of Happiness' social media accounts - @HappyUAE to participate. Image Credit: Instagram/@happyuae
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    Free psychological support hotline. Call 04 519 2519 or email alamal.consultations@mohap.gov.ae Image Credit:
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    Free online consultation is being offered by the group. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    Call 800 5546 or visit www.vpshealth.com/mindtalk/ to book an online appointment. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
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    Update: The 10 million meals campaign was launched for Ramadan and has now concluded. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1589560788448 Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    You would need to provide your Emirates ID for the meal to be delivered to your doorstep. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    'Together we are good' - free food baskets to families affected by COVID-19 in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    This service is for citizens and residents. Image Credit: Stock image
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    Free psychological food support in the UAE
    To request for help, call 800 3088. Image Credit: Supplied
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