Disclosure of mental health status

Member since 25 June 2019

MissyblueMember25 June 2019 17:32:26

I'm currently in the process of applying for a job in the UAE. On the medical form they ask if you suffer from anxiety or are on any medication for it. I'm just wondering will it go against me if I declare it. I would really appreciate any advice people have

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert01 July 2019 09:29:12

11862

In the UAE, they don't do medical exam or check for mental illness (on the in-country medical). And even in countries where they do, like Bahrain, it's more of a check the box exercise. You are probably referring to the GAMCA medical.

I would not declare it as per law, UAE won't mark you unfit because of it but GAMCA WILL. There are many mental health patients in the UAE including serious cases like bipolar, schizophrenia etc and they work & live normal lives on treatment.