Written by Emeritus Consultant Chee Kuan Tsee, and edited by Dr Low Tchern Kuang Lambert, Honorary Treasurer, on behalf of Singapore Psychiatric Association, this article gives a short piece and new insights on treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
The theme of the congress is Social Psychiatry: past, present and future with an emphasis on the presentation of new research findings, clinical innovations and stimulating discussions of the opportunities for future international collaboration and achievement in our field.
The award winners of the SPA Distinguished Psychiatrist Award 2014 are Dr Chia Boon Hock and Dr Paul Ngui. Heartiest Congratulations to Dr Chia and Dr Ngui.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe.