A Survey In Korea: What Makes A Good Psychiatrist?

Findings from a study or trial conducted in Korea to establish the qualities associated with an effective psychiatrist were to facilitate in improving the quality of training programs in psychiatry. A questionnaire comprising some 40 questions were classified into four distinct categories of ‘relationship’, ‘academic executive’, ‘personal values’, and ‘professional’.

Straits Times: Communal Gardening Improves Mental State of Seniors

Is there a senior in your life? New studies show that senior communal gardening can help with mental acuity, social connection, and health.

In The News: New Singapore TV Drama Puts Spotlight on Psychiatrists and Mental Health Issues in Singapore

Actress Fiona Xie credits her psychiatrist friends for helping her through a dark time. Now she's returning in the role of a psychiatrist on TV!

In The News: Facebook Privacy Violations Put Doctor/Patient Confidentiality at Risk

A psychiatrist claims that Facebook's "friend suggestion" feature is putting doctor/patient confidentiality policies at risk.

In The News: Discovering Urban Green Spaces as a Key to Better Mental Health

Are you feeling depressed, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Find out why a trip to an urban park or green space could be just what you need.

In The News: The Slippery Slope from Teen Depression to Suicide

Stress, conflict with peers, family issues, and loneliness can all cause depression in children and teens. Find out how depression can increase the risk of suicide.

Pregnancies and Mental Disorders

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A study in India was conducted to find out if socio-demographic aspects such as one’s education, age, gestational age, family income, family type, no of children, and husband’s occupation all have a bearing on a pregnant woman’s psychological state.

Visiting A Psychiatrist For The First Time

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There are several things to know when visiting a psychiatrist for the first time, such as cost, privacy, what to prepare before and if you should bring a person along.

Decoding Depression: Keys To Better Mental Health

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Some forms of depression are caused by events and experiences in our life; others are caused by the hormonal changes in our body. One such example is postpartum depression found in newly become mothers. Learn about the different forms of depression.

The Difference between Art as Therapy and Art Psychotherapy

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The difference art as therapy and art psychotherapy are subtle, but art psychotherapy focuses on the therapeutic gains of the activity and not the art itself.