Radio Interview: Salam Bros - Zayan FM
read moreMy interview on radio with Salam Bros on Zayan FM
Sharing my insights on general psychiatry and mental health issues. Occasional random thoughts on other things which might not matter.
Content might be a mix of English and Malay.
Hosted by Dr Amer Siddiq.
read moreMy interview on radio with Salam Bros on Zayan FM
read moreKey concepts in depression management:Outcomes of treatment of people with depressionThinking cognition affecting workWeightSexual disfunction3-words:Function recoveryAbsenteeismPresenteeism (buat-buat busy)Function Recoverysituation where individual is not in recovery but would be back in ...
read moreReflecting on Lady Gaga’s comments on Oprah recently.Difference between psychiatrists and psychologists.Bio psycho-social lifestyle spiritual innovationTypes of medication:Schizophrenia — anti-psychoticBipolar — mood stabilisersAnxiety — anti-anxiety agentPsychopharmacologist - specialist in medicationIf ...
read moreRecorded at Casa Titik, CheratingWe don’t know our numbers - we don;t know how miuch we are drinking15 standard units per week. If you have more then you might have ...
read moreTemubual saya di TV3 pada 10 April 2019 bersama dengan Tuan Hj. Adnan Mat, Setiausaha Agong Cuepacs Pengurusan masa Masalah bermula apabila kerja lebih 55 - 60 jam sehari. Masalah ...
read moreMy talk recently at the 5th ASEAN Region Primary Care Conference.Topic for today:Challenges of dealing with youths/key concepts of addictionsSubstance affect on the brainGateway TheoryCannabis UseChallenges / Solutions for treating ...
read moreInterview saya dengan Team Pagi Suria tentang kemurungan dalam budak-budak (depression in children). Apa tanggungjawab netizen? Jangan jadi yang suka mengecam.
read moreIni adalah mitos!Kenapa?Kemurungan - berterusan lebihi 2 mingguAnhedonia (mati rasa)Masalah konsentrasiRasa tak bergunaPenat, kurang tidurTidak waras
read moreTogether with Dr. Aida Syarinas.It is a psychological method to manage stress (talking therapy)Types of therapies:Cognitive behaviour therapy - working forwardsPsychodynamics therapy - working backwardsInterpersonal PsychotherapyMindfulness - breathing exercisesMotivational InterviewingSupportive ...
read moreTogether with Dr. Aida Syarinas talking about her interview with her sister Dr. Aizura Syafinaz in O&G.Attachment theory - Importance of bonding between the infant and the primary care giver.Anxious ...
read moreA form of behavioural addiction (most well known is gambling)Hypersexual disorderIf you are viewing more than 4 hours a day and starting to feel guilt or shameIf you are having ...
read morePerlu surat sokongan (referral letter) dari klinik kesihatan atau klinik swasta.Kalau kecemasan, boleh ke bahagian kecemasan untuk pertolongan yang cepat.Isu kecemasan:isu keganasan - membahayai orang lainingin membunuh diri Kalau ingin ...
read more1st January implementation by government of Malaysia.Supplement to the BFM segment (http://www.bfm.my/smoking-is-an-addiction.html)About the banprotect family from 2nd hand smokeassist in stopping smoking Assistance to stop smokingJom Quit! - http://jomquit.moh.gov.myQuit smoking ...
read moreThank you to all my listeners for tuning in and support to keep this podcast going.Hot topics for 2018Generalised anxiety disorderPersonality disordersSuicide preventionFor 2019Moving forward with the podcastMore animated videos ...
read moreThe more teeth that you have at your end of life determines how good a life you had.Halitosis or smelly breath can lead to low self esteemPhysical oral health (deformation) ...
read moreImperative to get diagnosis if they want to advocate mental health!Don’t create negative views if you personally have not been seen and diagnose.Depress mood does not mean bipolar mood disorder#kamikisah
read moreEEG, MRI, CT BrainNecessary to allow to further investigate the brain.Who should do it:If in age above 50 and suddenly develop symptoms to see mental health specialist. Do a CT ...
read moreLooks at:thyroid stimlating hormone (TSH)thyroxin T4triiodothyronine T3Used to diagnose:depression (hypothyroidism)mania (hyperthyroidism)anxietyIf it is a mood disorder because of a medical condition, will refer to an endocrinologist to prescribe required drugs ...
read moreProfessor John Kane Kane’s criteria for treatment resistance schizophrenia (TRS):Person taking medicine and having:adequate doseadequate durationbut no response after taking medication, can sign up for TRSClozapine clinicIn 2018, it is ...
read moreBefrienders panel discussionPositive story: patient with Schizophrenia3% relapse with treatment, 80% relapse if without treatmentif you are having these symptoms or side effects from the medication, please speak to your ...