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View article: Perspectives on psychotherapy in Southeast Asia: Insights from psychiatrists and trainees (Part I: Attitudes, current practices and training preferences)
Perspectives on psychotherapy in Southeast Asia: Insights from psychiatrists and trainees (Part I: Attitudes, current practices and training preferences) Open
Psychiatrists and trainees in SEA value psychotherapy and its relevance to both clinical practice and everyday life. There is a general preference for integrating psychotherapy with psychopharmacological treatment. Future efforts should fo…
View article: Illicit drug consumption in Singapore: Where are we in the fight against drugs?
Illicit drug consumption in Singapore: Where are we in the fight against drugs? Open
Illicit drug consumption is associated with significant negative health, financial and social consequences. Yet, illicit drug consumption remains highly prevalent and continues to be a growing problem worldwide. In 2021, 1 in 17 people age…
View article: Training on Addressing Patients’ Values (including Spirituality and Worldview) in Decision Making
Training on Addressing Patients’ Values (including Spirituality and Worldview) in Decision Making Open
Introduction Patients’ values are relevant in patient-centred care (PCC) as awareness and recognition of these can lead to better decision making and improved outcomes. Training in decision making is sorely lacking, especially in the area …
View article: Risk Perception and Psychosocial Impact During the Early Period of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers
Risk Perception and Psychosocial Impact During the Early Period of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers Open
Aims This study sought to elucidate the occupational health risk perception and psychological impact during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers in a general hospital in Singapore, and factors that influenced risk…
View article: The Ecosystem of Community Mental Health in Singapore
The Ecosystem of Community Mental Health in Singapore Open
Community psychiatry focuses on the delivery of a coordinated programme of mental healthcare to a specified population. Mental illness is prevalent and a significant cause of morbidity in Singapore. In line with Singapore’s drive toward ri…
View article: Lurasidone-Induced Manic Switch in an Adolescent with Bipolar I Disorder: a Case Report
Lurasidone-Induced Manic Switch in an Adolescent with Bipolar I Disorder: a Case Report Open
Lurasidone is used for treatment of bipolar depression in adults and adolescents. Lurasidone-associated manic switch has been reported in adults but not yet in adolescents. We report a case of lurasidone-induced manic switch in a male adol…
View article: Improvement in quality of life and psychological symptoms after treatment for primary aldosteronism: Asian Cohort Study
Improvement in quality of life and psychological symptoms after treatment for primary aldosteronism: Asian Cohort Study Open
Background In addition to increased cardiovascular risk, patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) also suffer from impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and psychological symptoms. We assessed for changes in HRQoL and depressive …
View article: Improvement in Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms After Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism
Improvement in Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms After Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism Open
Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common treatable cause of secondary hypertension. In addition to increased cardiovascular risk, patients also suffer from impaired quality of life (QoL) and psychological symptoms. We asse…
View article: Atypical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Precipitated by Clozapine and Quetiapine Overdose: A Diagnostic Challenge.
Atypical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Precipitated by Clozapine and Quetiapine Overdose: A Diagnostic Challenge. Open
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, idiosyncratic, but life-threatening adverse reaction associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by a tetrad of fever, rigidity, autonomic instability, and altered men…