Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) offers a unique program focused on enhancing mental health and well-being. This program, "Discover Your Inner Light," aims to promote compassion, communication, and positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Program Overview

The program is designed to help individuals develop self-awareness, practice self-compassion, and spread positivity in their communities. It is based on evidence-based methods and is led by a team of experts in mental health.

Program Objectives

• Develop self-awareness through scientifically proven methods
• Practice self-compassion and compassion towards others
• Contribute to spreading compassion globally

Collaboration

The program is a collaboration between MBRU and the National Program for Happiness and Wellbeing, aiming to enhance mental health and well-being in the community.

Message from Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi

Her Excellency Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing, and Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, expressed her pleasure in launching the "Discover Your Inner Light" program. This initiative aligns with the national efforts to promote mental health, compassion, and communication, as guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and the wisdom of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

Program Instructors

The program is led by a team of experienced instructors, including:

• Dr. Ammar Al Banna, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
• Ayman Ansari, Education Consultant and Specialist
• Dr. Reem Al Qara, Director of Strategy and Institutional Excellence
• Dr. Mishal Sultan, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
• Dr. Sarah Al Marzooqi, Assistant Professor of Psychology
• Dr. Fadi Sari, Assistant Professor of Psychology
• Dr. Nabil Zary, Professor of Medical Education

Special Contributors

• Dr. Yasser Al Dabbagh, Consultant Psychoanalyst and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Learning Design Team

• Lee Paul, Senior Learning Designer
• Merisa Kovaevi, Learning Designer
• Arwa Al Harbi, Digital Content Developer
• Dima Majan, Senior Executive Digital Learning

Communication and External Relations Team

• Najood Al Khalaf, Director of Communication and External Relations
• Alaa Azayem, Director of Digital Marketing
• Glynndon Botato, Executive Multimedia
• Safia Ben Brahim, Executive Communication
• Mark Monz, Senior Executive Designs