Author: flaskadm22@otiummindhealth

18 April 2024 Prevalence in Practice: Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders In the course of my practice at Otium since its inception in 2023, I’ve noticed a remarkable trend – a prevalence of anxiety and anxiety disorders among our patient population. This upsurge appears to be intricately linked to the post-pandemic landscape, as individuals readjust to…

18 April 2024 Candid Case: Overcoming Treatment Resistance in OCD with Personalised Care In this case study, we delve into the therapeutic journey of a middle-aged lady suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. Referred for a second or third opinion due to lack of improvement with previous treatments…. Read More

16 April 2024 Pace, Paddles, and Philanthropy: A Dose of Downtime with Dr Lui Yit Shiang As healthcare providers, our lives often revolve around the demanding schedules of our profession. But amidst the hustle and bustle of medical practice, it’s essential to find moments of respite and rejuvenation. In this article, I want to share…

8 April 2024 Specialty Select: Thinking of Specialising in Psychiatry? – Featuring Dr Lui Yit Shiang When considering my specialisation in psychiatry, I initially found myself torn between the allure of family medicine or respiratory medicine. The former promised a holistic approach to patient care, while the latter seemed to offer the excitement of addressing…

8 April 2024 Daily Practice: In The Office with Dr Lui Yit Shiang, Specialist in Psychiatry Our daily routines play a crucial role in setting the tone for our workday. Establishing a consistent rhythm not only helps us navigate through our tasks effectively but also helps us settle into a momentum as well as a…

31 May 2022 What Is Addiction? Let me start by saying what it is not. It is not a matter of willpower. It is not simply a phase that the person will “grow out of it”. It is not a lifestyle choice where you can tell someone to swap out of, and still that someone…

31 May 2022 9 Tips to Manage Addiction There are various online resources and written materials available on how to tackle addiction and how to help family and friends care for persons with addictions. There are some pointers that we can adopt when we encounter these challenging situations… Read More

22 September 2020 Retrying Sobriety for the Third Time As a doctor who journeys with patients and caregivers grappling with addiction, I have the opportunity to listen to their stories and to enter their world. This experience has helped me to better understand them and to know of their endeavours and tribulations in overcoming addiction……