Health Articles
Excessive Smartphone Usage
The introduction of technology, such as smart phones, have evolved and improved our lives. It changed the ways people behave around one another and left…
Antenatal Depression. What Pregnant Women Need To Know.
Antenatal depression, also known as prenatal depression, can affect a woman during pregnancy. Find out who is at risk. Dr Tan Hwee Sim, Specialist in Psychiatry and Consultant, Raffles Counselling Centre shares more insights.
Is Your Teenager Suffering From Low Self-Esteem?
Identify signs of low self-esteem. Learn more about the treatments available for sufferers of low self-esteem.
When Fear Takes Over
Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness in Singapore, with about 10 per cent of people here affected, statistics from the Health Promotion Board show. They include phobia, OCD, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. However, there are distinct differences.
Upclose: Dr Lim Yun Chin
Dr Lim Yun Chin, Specialist in Psychiatry & Consultant Raffles, Counselling Centre shares his experience of being a psychiatrist.
Post-stroke depression (PSD)
Question: My father just had a stroke recently and is currently recovering from it. He has appeared to be expressing sadness most of the time….
Are You Addicted To These Modern Day “Addictions”?
Dr Lim Yun Chin shares insights into addictions to the internet, gaming, cosmetic surgery, shopping, sex, and food.
Keys to a Healthier Mind
Mental wellness at every age Mental disorder is no respecter of age, afflicting children and teens, adults and the elderlies. Unresolved mental disorders in children…
Insomnia and Tips on Getting a Good Sleep
Dr Lim Yun Chin, Specialist in Psychiatry and Consultant, Raffles Counselling Centre shares treatments that patients can consider for insomnia and some tips on getting a good rest.