National Centre for Mental Health

National Centre for Mental Health

National Centre for Mental Health

The National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH) is the national tertiary centre for mental health care in the Maldives. We provide outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and community-based services through a multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach.

As the country’s main mental health referral centre, NCMH works closely with hospitals, government agencies, state institutions, NGOs, and international partners to strengthen mental health services nationwide. Our goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care in a stigma-free, recovery-focused environment.

Our Services & Clinics

Ensuring Comfort, Safety, and Care

Psychiatry Services

Assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of mental health conditions

Psychological & Psychotherapy Services

Psychological assessments and evidence-based therapies

Social Work Services

Psychosocial support, family support, and coordination with social services

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

Support and coordination for gender-based violence and child abuse cases

Inpatient Mental Health Care

Short-term, secure care for acute mental health needs

Psychiatry Services

Assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of mental health conditions

Psychological & Psychotherapy Services

Psychological assessments and evidence-based therapies

Social Work Services

Psychosocial support, family support, and coordination with social services

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

Support and coordination for gender-based violence and child abuse cases

Inpatient Mental Health Care

Short-term, secure care for acute mental health needs

Psychiatry Services

Assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of mental health conditions

Psychological & Psychotherapy Services

Psychological assessments and evidence-based therapies

Social Work Services

Psychosocial support, family support, and coordination with social services

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

Support and coordination for gender-based violence and child abuse cases

Inpatient Mental Health Care

Short-term, secure care for acute mental health needs

Psychiatry Services

Assessment, diagnosis, and medical management of mental health conditions

Psychological & Psychotherapy Services

Psychological assessments and evidence-based therapies

Social Work Services

Psychosocial support, family support, and coordination with social services

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

Support and coordination for gender-based violence and child abuse cases

Inpatient Mental Health Care

Short-term, secure care for acute mental health needs

Emergency & Liaison Psychiatry

Mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and consultations for other hospital units

Referral & Outreach Services

Support and referrals for regional hospitals, atoll and island facilities, and state institutions

Training, Supervision & Research

Professional development, clinical supervision, and research collaboration

Advocacy & Inter-sectoral Collaboration

Partnership with national and international stakeholders to improve mental health care

Emergency & Liaison Psychiatry

Mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and consultations for other hospital units

Referral & Outreach Services

Support and referrals for regional hospitals, atoll and island facilities, and state institutions

Training, Supervision & Research

Professional development, clinical supervision, and research collaboration

Advocacy & Inter-sectoral Collaboration

Partnership with national and international stakeholders to improve mental health care

Emergency & Liaison Psychiatry

Mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and consultations for other hospital units

Referral & Outreach Services

Support and referrals for regional hospitals, atoll and island facilities, and state institutions

Training, Supervision & Research

Professional development, clinical supervision, and research collaboration

Advocacy & Inter-sectoral Collaboration

Partnership with national and international stakeholders to improve mental health care

Emergency & Liaison Psychiatry

Mental health assessments in the Emergency Department and consultations for other hospital units

Referral & Outreach Services

Support and referrals for regional hospitals, atoll and island facilities, and state institutions

Training, Supervision & Research

Professional development, clinical supervision, and research collaboration

Advocacy & Inter-sectoral Collaboration

Partnership with national and international stakeholders to improve mental health care