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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 11M

Mental Health, ADHD & Child Psychiatry Explained | Dr. Waleed Ahmed

from LIT- Luca's Insight Track · host Rasha Hamzeh

How early does mental health really begin? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam speaks with Dr. Waleed Ahmed, senior consultant psychiatrist and clinical director at Maudsley Health Abu Dhabi, about mental health, child psychiatry, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the growing challenges families face today. Dr. Waleed shares expert insights into early signs of mental health struggles in children, the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists, and the importance of early diagnosis and family involvement in treatment. The conversation also explores eating disorders, social media pressure, postnatal mental health, and the stigma surrounding severe mental illness. This episode highlights why empathy, awareness, and early intervention play a critical role in supporting mental wellbeing across all stages of life. في هذه الحلقة من Luca’s Insight Track، يناقش الدكتور وليد أحمد أهمية الصحة النفسية منذ المراحل المبكرة من الحياة، وتأثير القلق، الاكتئاب، واضطراب فرط الحركة وتشتت الانتباه ADHD على الأطفال والعائلات. كما يسلّط الضوء على دور الأهل في دعم أبنائهم نفسياً، وأهمية التشخيص المبكر، وكسر الوصمة المرتبطة بالأمراض النفسية، مع التأكيد على أن التعاطف والفهم هما أساس العلاج النفسي الحقيقي. A must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in mental health, parenting, psychology, and emotional resilience.

How early does mental health really begin? In this episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca Allam speaks with Dr. Waleed Ahmed, senior consultant psychiatrist and clinical director at Maudsley Health Abu Dhabi, about mental health, child psychiatry, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the growing challenges families face today. Dr. Waleed shares expert insights into early signs of mental health struggles in children, the difference between psychologists and psychiatrists, and the importance of early diagnosis and family involvement in treatment. The conversation also explores eating disorders, social media pressure, postnatal mental health, and the stigma surrounding severe mental illness. This episode highlights why empathy, awareness, and early intervention play a critical role in supporting mental wellbeing across all stages of life. في هذه الحلقة من Luca’s Insight Track، يناقش الدكتور وليد أحمد أهمية الصحة النفسية منذ المراحل المبكرة من الحياة، وتأثير القلق، الاكتئاب، واضطراب فرط الحركة وتشتت الانتباه ADHD على الأطفال والعائلات. كما يسلّط الضوء على دور الأهل في دعم أبنائهم نفسياً، وأهمية التشخيص المبكر، وكسر الوصمة المرتبطة بالأمراض النفسية، مع التأكيد على أن التعاطف والفهم هما أساس العلاج النفسي الحقيقي. A must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in mental health, parenting, psychology, and emotional resilience.

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