Mental health education is a professional duty
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Mental health awareness entails reserving judgement about others' circumstances
The myriad of ways mental illnesses can present is astounding. From deplorable incapacity to care for self to artistic creativity to a frightful diminution of cognitive capability. Yet there is so much misconception and stigma towards these disorders that defensive masks worn and apparently normal functioning physical states do not betray. Increasing awareness of their magnitude can lead to a better understanding of the predicament so many go through everyday and pave the path for their social intergration. Mental health awareness is everyone's responsibility.
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Neurobehavioural services
Integrated psychiatric and psychological care
The Neurobehavioural Medicine Unit was formed in 2002 and expanded to include psychological services in 2008.
Accurate Diagnosis
The basic care you deserve
Arriving at a correct diagnosis is imperative and a good grasp of symptoms and being able to detect subtle signs is vital in providing superior management in mental disorders.
Psychotropic Prescription
Working together hand-in-hand
Adequate knowledge of medication prescribed can heighten therapeutic alliance with your prescribing psychiatrist, which in turns fosters a better doctor-patient relationship.
Medicolegal assessments
Predicting the unexpected
Many have been caught off-guard with legal issues related to testamentary capacities of loved ones. Ensuring that feuds do not ensue warrants early assessment when suspicion of deterioration of mental faculties arises.
