Family therapy is designed to improve family relationships and communication. It helps family members gain insight into the impact of their behaviours and learn to support each other through difficult periods. In this article, our senior family therapist Ms Joanne Goh shares more.
In this short Q&A series, we address commonly asked questions about depression treatment, discuss the effectiveness of medications vs therapy for depression, and explore what other treatment options may be helpful.
Seeking help for psychological distress may be a difficult but necessary first step towards recovery. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists are mental health professionals who can guide you in this journey. If you are seeking treatment for the first time, you may be confused and unsure of who you should approach. Let us explain the differences.
Sometimes, we get curious about what has happened. You are there for your friend, and not to satisfy your curiousity. If your friend wants to share, let him and if he doesn't, just be present and respectful to the pain of his loss. In grieving, some people prefer to be doing things, stay with their emotions or both. Do what feels right for your friend. Restrain from saying things like "pain will heal all wound", "don't cry and just move on", "you should be crying", "he's in a better place". These are commonly said words as we don't know what else to say but these can sound dismissive of the loss.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impact, uprooting lives all over the globe. Due to disrupted routines, social isolation, quarantine measures, health worries and the looming economic recession, there has been a rise in anxiety, depression, substance abuse and insomnia in the general population. It is likely that COVID-19 is here to stay, and the virus will continue to mutate. When the number of infections spike, some of us may choose to self-isolate. Here are four ways to combat COVID-19 blues as we settle into the new normal.
Are you experiencing higher levels of anxiety than usual? Ever wondered what are the different types of anxiety disorders, and how they differ from one another? Learn about the various types of anxiety disorders, one of the commonest forms of mental disorders diagnosed by GPs and psychiatrists.
The prevalence of mental illness in modern day society continues to rise. For every person who seek professional help, there could be a dozen who are quietly suffering. In this article, our Wellness Editor discuss the possible reasons for this trend.
Eating disorders are common but serious medical conditions that often start in teenage years. Dr Victor Kwok, psychiatrist and medical doctor, explains why the pandemic may have resulted in more cases. He will also discuss the symptoms of eating disorders and various treatment methods.
Childhood and adolescence are joyful, painful, and messy all at once—and they are also the times when people are most vulnerable to eating disorders. Eating disorders are psychological illnesses involving unhealthy eating thoughts and beliefs.
How do ADHD present differently in men and women? What are the implications of these differences, and why is it important for doctors and the public to be more aware of this? Dr Tay Kai Hong, Psychiatrist from Private Space Medical, shares his insights and more in this 5-question series.
