The Division
of Psychological Medicine provides psychological
and psychiatric care for both inpatients and outpatients.
Treatment is voluntary and individually tailored
and is provided for by a multi-disciplinary team
consisting of a psychiatrist, psychologist, trained
nurse, medical social worker and occupational
therapist.
Cognitive behavioural
therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based
treatment in which the therapist and patient
work together to identify problematic thinking
and behavior patterns, and develop skills to
change these patterns. CBT may involve various
treatments such as psycho-education, relaxation
techniques, anxiety management, cognitive restructuring,
behavior modification, and systematic desensitization.
Eye Movement Desensitisation
and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a specialized therapeutic procedure
to help people process traumatic or distressing
memories. Clinical research indicates that EMDR
is an effective technique to deal with and resolve
traumatic experiences.
Occupational Therapists provide
individual therapy, group therapy, creative
arts, and intervention in activities of daily
living. Specialized assessments may also be
conducted, such as:
- Allen's Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS)
- Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
- Assessment of Vocational Skills
Hydrotherapy Conducted
by the Occupational Therapist, hydrotherapy
involves the use of water, music and relaxation
techniques to enhance the learning of self-relaxation.
The hospital has an indoor pool with regulated
temperature. It is a programme that complements
with stress, anxiety and sleep management.
Assessment of Intellectual
Functioning
Assessment of Intelligence (or IQ testing) involves
an assessment of a patient's cognitive strengths
and weaknesses, for vocational, educational
placement or other official purposes. It includes
testing for learning difficulties in children
and youth (e.g. dyslexia screening).
Neuropsychological
Assessment
Neuropsychological assessment, an intensive
evaluation of a patient's cognitive capacities
and disabilities using various psychological
instruments, can help to identify signs of brain
damage and changes in cognitive functioning.
Patients assessed usually include those who
have sustained head injuries, stroke or have
Dementia.
Personality Profiling
Personality testing can be conducted for personal
awareness and self-enhancement, as well as to
assist in clinical diagnoses.
Triple P: Positive
Parenting Programme
Triple P: Positive Parenting Programme is an internationally
acclaimed & clinically proven programme, to
help parents learn effective methods to prevent
and manage behaviour problems in their children.
At CGH, the programme can be provided as individual
sessions with parents, or as a 4-session parenting
group workshop.
The outpatient clinic operates from Monday to Saturday.
Inpatient service
The division has a dedicated ward, which provides a
safe and therapeutic environment for the physical, psychological
and social needs of the patient. All admissions are
approved by the psychiatrist on duty.
The patient must be able
to cooperate with staff and benefit from the therapeutic
ward milieu.
Each patient will have an
individualised treatment plan, using a biopsychosocial
approach involving a multidisciplinary team which
consists of the medical officer, psychiatrist, psychologist,
medical social worker, occupational therapist and
nurse.
Written by a team of psychiatrists and allied mental health practitioners, this book examines the area of mental disorders in old age. The topics covered range from the psychiatric and cognitive assessment in the elderly to conditions such as grief, coping with physical illness, depression and dementia. A case discussion and tutorial approach is found in each chapter. Key questions in the evaluation and treatment of various psychiatric disorders and related psychological issues are considered.
Consultations in Geriatric Psychiatry is highly recommend for a better understanding of challenges in the management of psychiatric problems in the elderly.
Seemingly dark in content, these stories created
around psychiatric disorders are viewed with
hope and were written with the psychological
and human factors of the six individuals and
their families in mind.
And just like “12 Storeys” the movie,
this book can be read at various levels.
Laymen or patients and their relatives should
find it educational. To the medical undergraduate
and intern, it hopes to illustrate psychiatry
in a way textbooks may be unable to achieve.
For residents training in psychiatry, the accuracy
regarding psychopathology will be useful in
their training. And family physicians and other
professionals, who examine many such patients
every day, will find improved knowledge of mental
health and disorders important for early diagnosis
and management.
STOP THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER contains a
wealth of information on bipolar disorder, or
manic-depressive illness. It takes a closer
look at the signs and symptoms of this mood
disorder, and explains why it often goes unrecognized.
It also examines the different causes and treatments
available, including medication and psychotherapy.
Aspects such as rapid cycling, substance abuse
and suicide are explored. Finally, resources
including support groups, websites, books on
bipolar disorder, education brochures and videotapes,
are listed. This book will assist those who
wish to know more about this condition and how
to manage it more effectively.
The “revolving door syndrome” in
persons seeking treatment for heroin addiction
is all too common. This book shows family members
and caregiver of drug addicts how to help them
achieve a meaningful recovery beyond heroin
detoxification, with minimal number of relapses
and as few complications as possible. It highlights
recent research findings which suggest that
drug dependence is a chronic brain disorder.
These neurobiological changes lead to the compulsion
to consume drugs and cause the addict to be
susceptible to relapses. Ways to reduce this
vulnerability can be learnt by the addict, who
will then be able to break the chain of drug-seeking
behaviour.
The chapters in this book contain information
on the addiction process, and how the addict
can cope with different cues that trigger craving,
as well as manage thoughts about using drugs.
High-risk situations for relapse are identified.
Long-term strategies for the addict to remain
drug free and the various medications effective
for relapse prevention are explored.
Written by experienced practitioners of consultation
liaison psychiatry, this book examines psychiatry
as carried out in a general hospital. It is
characterized by a case discussion approach,
with a comprehensive series of clinical vignettes
that highlight the different conditions whereby
a medical or surgical patient may require a
psychiatric evaluation. The authors share a
clear understanding of the unique challenges
and difficulties involved in the psychiatric
management of patients in the medical setting.
While addressing these issues, they also describe
practical ways in which these patients may be
adequately treated using the biopsychosocial
model of illness.
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Conducted
by the Occupational Therapist, hydrotherapy
involves the use of water, music and relaxation
techniques to enhance the learning of self-relaxation.
The hospital has an indoor pool with regulated
temperature. It is a programme that complements
with stress, anxiety and sleep management.
Written by a team of psychiatrists and allied mental health practitioners, this book examines the area of mental disorders in old age. The topics covered range from the psychiatric and cognitive assessment in the elderly to conditions such as grief, coping with physical illness, depression and dementia. A case discussion and tutorial approach is found in each chapter. Key questions in the evaluation and treatment of various psychiatric disorders and related psychological issues are considered.
Seemingly dark in content, these stories created
around psychiatric disorders are viewed with
hope and were written with the psychological
and human factors of the six individuals and
their families in mind. 
STOP THE EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER contains a
wealth of information on bipolar disorder, or
manic-depressive illness. It takes a closer
look at the signs and symptoms of this mood
disorder, and explains why it often goes unrecognized.
It also examines the different causes and treatments
available, including medication and psychotherapy.
Aspects such as rapid cycling, substance abuse
and suicide are explored. Finally, resources
including support groups, websites, books on
bipolar disorder, education brochures and videotapes,
are listed. This book will assist those who
wish to know more about this condition and how
to manage it more effectively.
The “revolving door syndrome” in
persons seeking treatment for heroin addiction
is all too common. This book shows family members
and caregiver of drug addicts how to help them
achieve a meaningful recovery beyond heroin
detoxification, with minimal number of relapses
and as few complications as possible. It highlights
recent research findings which suggest that
drug dependence is a chronic brain disorder.
These neurobiological changes lead to the compulsion
to consume drugs and cause the addict to be
susceptible to relapses. Ways to reduce this
vulnerability can be learnt by the addict, who
will then be able to break the chain of drug-seeking
behaviour.
Written by experienced practitioners of consultation
liaison psychiatry, this book examines psychiatry
as carried out in a general hospital. It is
characterized by a case discussion approach,
with a comprehensive series of clinical vignettes
that highlight the different conditions whereby
a medical or surgical patient may require a
psychiatric evaluation. The authors share a
clear understanding of the unique challenges
and difficulties involved in the psychiatric
management of patients in the medical setting.
While addressing these issues, they also describe
practical ways in which these patients may be
adequately treated using the biopsychosocial
model of illness.
