Outpatient Treatment:
The Department of Psychiatry offers comprehensive outpatient treatment for various mental health conditions, including:
1. Psychosis: Management of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders.
2. Anxiety Disorders: Treatment for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias.
3. Depression: Management of major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and other mood disorders.
4. Substance Abuse: Counseling and treatment for addiction to alcohol, opioids, and other substances.
5. Personality Disorders: Management of borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and other personality disorders.
Special Clinics:
The Department of Psychiatry operates several special clinics to cater to specific needs:
1. Postnatal Depression Clinic (operates at KGH): Providing support and treatment for new mothers experiencing postpartum depression.
2. Internet Addiction Clinic: Helping individuals overcome internet addiction and develop healthier online habits.
3. Child Psychiatry Clinic: Offering assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children with:
– Intellectual disability
– Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
– Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
– Behavioral disorders
4. Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic: Providing specialized care for older adults with:
– Dementia
– Late-onset psychoses
– Depression
– Anxiety
5. Nicotine Deaddiction Clinic: Helping individuals overcome nicotine addiction and manage withdrawal symptoms.
Inpatient Treatment:
The Department of Psychiatry has a 15-bedded ward for inpatient treatment, providing:
1. Comprehensive care for patients with psychosis, substance abuse, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD), and other mental health conditions.
2. Intensive therapy and monitoring to ensure stabilization and recovery.
Deaddiction Ward:
The Department of Psychiatry has a 20-bedded ward dedicated to rehabilitation and treatment of substance abuse patients, offering:
1. Medically supervised detoxification
2. Counseling and therapy
3. Rehabilitation programs to promote recovery and prevent relapse.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):
The Department of Psychiatry offers ECT for patients who are:
1. Unresponsive to pharmacotherapy
2. Experiencing severe mental health symptoms
3. In need of rapid relief from symptoms
Hypnotherapy:
The Department of Psychiatry also offers hypnotherapy services for:
1. Managing anxiety and stress
2. Overcoming phobias and habits
3. Improving sleep quality
4. Enhancing overall well-being
Liaison Psychiatry Services:
The Department of Psychiatry provides liaison psychiatry services, offering:
1. Consultation-liaison services to medical and surgical teams
2. Psychiatric assessment and management for patients with complex medical conditions
3. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care
MaNam:
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to promoting mental health awareness among medical students through the MaNam program, which aims to:
1. Improve resilience
2. Create awareness about mental health issues
3. Promote overall well-being
Disability Certification:
The Department of Psychiatry provides disability certification for patients with:
1. More than 40% disability
2. Permanent or temporary disability
3. Need for special accommodations