Original post at: https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/health-and-living/mind-matters-covid19-youths-mental-healthUniversities and tertiary institutions will be shut for 2 weeks, starting today, under the Movement Control Order.On the

Depression Management

Feb 29th, 2020 14m 10s

Key concepts in depression management:Outcomes of treatment of people with depressionThinking cognition affecting workWeightSexual disfunction3-words:Function recoveryAbsenteeismPresenteeism (buat-buat busy)Function Recoverysituation where indi

Don’t Avoid Medication

Jan 15th, 2020 18m 36s

Reflecting on Lady Gaga’s comments on Oprah recently.Difference between psychiatrists and psychologists.Bio psycho-social lifestyle spiritual innovationTypes of medication:Schizophrenia — anti-psychoticBipolar — mood stabilisersAnxiety — anti-a

Alcohol PSA

May 12th, 2019 8m 29s

Recorded at Casa Titik, CheratingWe don’t know our numbers - we don;t know how miuch we are drinking15 standard units per week. If you have more then you might have a problem with drinking. Not to consume in one sitting. Take it with food. Gen

Kerja Lebih Masa, Undang Padah

Apr 14th, 2019 27m 2s

Temubual saya di TV3 pada 10 April 2019 bersama dengan Tuan Hj. Adnan Mat, Setiausaha Agong Cuepacs Pengurusan masa Masalah bermula apabila kerja lebih 55 - 60 jam sehari. Masalah fizikalMasalah mental Puncanya… STRESS! distress —> burn out —>

Substance Use Among Youths

Mar 31st, 2019 21m 41s

My talk recently at the 5th ASEAN Region Primary Care Conference.Topic for today:Challenges of dealing with youths/key concepts of addictionsSubstance affect on the brainGateway TheoryCannabis UseChallenges / Solutions for treating youthsDealin

Team Pagi Suria x Prof Amer

Mar 21st, 2019 4m 12s

Interview saya dengan Team Pagi Suria tentang kemurungan dalam budak-budak (depression in children). Apa tanggungjawab netizen? Jangan jadi yang suka mengecam.

Lemah Semangat & Kesihatan Mental

Mar 10th, 2019 10m 53s

Ini adalah mitos!Kenapa?Kemurungan - berterusan lebihi 2 mingguAnhedonia (mati rasa)Masalah konsentrasiRasa tak bergunaPenat, kurang tidurTidak waras

Psychotherapy

Feb 10th, 2019 12m 29s

Together with Dr. Aida Syarinas.It is a psychological method to manage stress (talking therapy)Types of therapies:Cognitive behaviour therapy - working forwardsPsychodynamics therapy - working backwardsInterpersonal PsychotherapyMindfulness - b

Teenage Pregnancies

Feb 3rd, 2019 7m 40s

Together with Dr. Aida Syarinas talking about her interview with her sister Dr. Aizura Syafinaz in O&G.Attachment theory - Importance of bonding between the infant and the primary care giver.Anxious ambivalent attachment - strong need for close

Porn Addiction

Jan 31st, 2019 12m 1s

A form of behavioural addiction (most well known is gambling)Hypersexual disorderIf you are viewing more than 4 hours a day and starting to feel guilt or shameIf you are having orgasm more than 7 times a week as results to viewing pornMen have

Cara Mencari Pertolongan Kesihatan Mental

Jan 20th, 2019 16m 14s

Perlu surat sokongan (referral letter) dari klinik kesihatan atau klinik swasta.Kalau kecemasan, boleh ke bahagian kecemasan untuk pertolongan yang cepat.Isu kecemasan:isu keganasan - membahayai orang lainingin membunuh diri Kalau ingin menjump

Smoking Ban in Eateries

Jan 13th, 2019 10m 50s

1st January implementation by government of Malaysia.Supplement to the BFM segment (http://www.bfm.my/smoking-is-an-addiction.html)About the banprotect family from 2nd hand smokeassist in stopping smoking Assistance to stop smokingJom Quit! - h

2018 Recap

Jan 6th, 2019 12m 36s

Thank you to all my listeners for tuning in and support to keep this podcast going.Hot topics for 2018Generalised anxiety disorderPersonality disordersSuicide preventionFor 2019Moving forward with the podcastMore animated videos with psyberMore

Oral health and mental health

Dec 16th, 2018 8m 35s

The more teeth that you have at your end of life determines how good a life you had.Halitosis or smelly breath can lead to low self esteemPhysical oral health (deformation) can result to bullying, and depression issuesAccess to oral health - an

Mental health advocacy without diagnosis?

Dec 2nd, 2018 12m 58s

Imperative to get diagnosis if they want to advocate mental health!Don’t create negative views if you personally have not been seen and diagnose.Depress mood does not mean bipolar mood disorder#kamikisah

Role of Imaging in Psychiatry

Nov 25th, 2018 16m 17s

EEG, MRI, CT BrainNecessary to allow to further investigate the brain.Who should do it:If in age above 50 and suddenly develop symptoms to see mental health specialist. Do a CT brain firstIf young, symptom of psychosis or mood. Best to do to

Thyroid Function Test

Nov 18th, 2018 12m 51s

Looks at:thyroid stimlating hormone (TSH)thyroxin T4triiodothyronine T3Used to diagnose:depression (hypothyroidism)mania (hyperthyroidism)anxietyIf it is a mood disorder because of a medical condition, will refer to an endocrinologist to prescr

Professor John Kane

Nov 13th, 2018 15m 2s

Professor John Kane Kane’s criteria for treatment resistance schizophrenia (TRS):Person taking medicine and having:adequate doseadequate durationbut no response after taking medication, can sign up for TRSClozapine clinicIn 2018, it is possible

World Mental Health Day — updates

Oct 21st, 2018 18m 6s

Befrienders panel discussionPositive story: patient with Schizophrenia3% relapse with treatment, 80% relapse if without treatmentif you are having these symptoms or side effects from the medication, please speak to your doctor!New treatment wa

#kamikisah campaign

Oct 16th, 2018 14m 14s

Which translates to We Carecreate mental health awarenessdestigmatise mental healthintroduce existing mental health care providersIndividual assessment done when walk in to clinic.Specialist will see patient on the day. dramersiddiqpsy on Faceb

World Mental Health Day 2018 - Mental health in the younger generation

Oct 8th, 2018 14m 21s

Art exhibition with Malaysian ADHD Society until 30th November in UM art gallery.Issues affecting the younger generation:Role of stigma in preventing youth to seek mental healthInternet addiction / cyber bullyingDepressionAccess to help#kamikis

What's coming up - World Mental Health Day

Oct 1st, 2018 5m 58s

Yay!! 50th Podcast! Congratulations to my team! Coming up:October 6th - 30th November - Mental health art exhibition with UMOctober 7th - Bike Artisans Men’s Ride 100kmOctober 10th - Celebrating World Mental Health Day at UMMC, 13th Floor.Oct