Entries by Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic

Court of Appeal Judgement: Reformative Training in Teen Rapist Case instead of Jail Term and Caning

Court of Appeal judgement. In this case, our forensic psychiatrist Dr John Bosco Lee was the expert witness for the Defence at the High Court trial. This was a Criminal Legal Aid Scheme. On March 12, 2018, an 18 year old teenager with an intellectual disability was sentenced to reformative training for rape for aggravated rape and two charges of sexual assault committed in 2014. The prosecution then appealed against the decision, saying he should be jailed and caned instead. The court upholds the decision for reformative training.

Managing Your Depression

Depression can be scary and painful to live with. It is something much more than just feeling sad. Depression hurts every area of a person’s life. The good news is that mental health treatment in Singapore can help a person overcome their depression and live a happy and healthy life again. Yes, we can help with this.

Why The Elderly Suffer From Depression in Singapore

Depression among the elderly in Singapore is becoming more common. More elderly Singaporeans are living on their own and experiencing social isolation. Some other factors that contribute to the depression experienced by elderly Singaporeans are the physical and mental deterioration that comes with ageing, low self-esteem, and loss of independence. A combination of art therapy, medication, and social support can help to alleviate the depression suffered by Singaporeans in their silver years.