Compassionate psychiatric care for emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges in cancer patients.
Our Psychiatry team addresses the psychological impact of cancer diagnoses and treatment. From managing anxiety, depression, and insomnia to supporting patients with adjustment disorders and medication-related symptoms, we offer tailored mental health care integrated into each patient’s oncology journey.
Key Services
At Burjeel Cancer Institute, our Psychiatry team specializes in managing mental health conditions that often accompany cancer and its treatment. We provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, individualized treatment plans, and continuous support for patients experiencing emotional or cognitive distress, ensuring compassionate care that supports healing on every level.
- Diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
- Medication management and psychiatric evaluation
- Support for delirium, cognitive decline, and sleep disturbances
- Depression and Anxiety Management
- Pharmacological Interventions for Mood and Behavioral Disorders
- Delirium and Cognitive Symptom Support (e.g., “Chemo Brain”)
- Psychiatric Support for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Situations
- Medication-Induced Psychiatric Symptom Management
- Sleep Disorders and Adjustment Disorders
Conditions We Manage
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Delirium (often due to medications or advanced illness)
Insomnia and sleep disturbances
Medication side-effect–related mood changes
Psychosomatic symptoms and cancer-related emotional distress
Our Approach
Integrated Multidisciplinary Collaboration
with oncology, palliative care, and psychology
Medication Management
with careful review for oncology interactions
Confidential, Respectful Care
that supports dignity, privacy, and empathy
Family Education and Support
during challenging emotional phases
