Our Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Tay Kai Hong, explains complicated grief on Capital Radio 958, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and advice on when to seek help.
In this sophisticated digital era, the use of beauty filters on social media has sparked a global phenomenon that is changing the way people see themselves.
Social media selfies may finally be losing their digital gloss as governments and platforms decide it is time for a reality check.
Ketamine, the controlled drug best known as a horse tranquilliser or party supplement, has in the last four years become a boon to scores of severely depressed patients in Singapore.
Dr Victor Kwok, our psychiatrist, was featured on Capital 958, Mediacorp’s Chinese radio station, in a live interview with DJ Shu Jun.
Social workers who are now therapists believe that art and craft can ‘give voice’ to patients who cannot express their feelings in words.
Doctors said that when prescribed and used properly, antidepressants can be helpful in treating symptoms, but they warn against over-reliance on these drugs or trying to obtain them without prescription.
Striking the right balance in relationships, parenting, and work-life harmony can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world.
For many young people, online platforms help them stay connected, nurture friendships, and feel part of a supportive community.
