Consultant Psychiatrist - Hospital Fatimah

Psychiatry

Hospital Fatimah’s Psychiatric services provides for patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric patients.

Common issues addressed include:

depression
anxiety
cognitive impairment
relationship and family stress
work related stress
suicidal thoughts
behavioral difficulties
behavioral problems with children
school problems
sleep disturbances
communication problems

obsessions/compulsions
psychosis
sexual problems
drugs and alcohol
medication consultation
medico-legal aspects and many other issues.

Aspects of treatment include:

mental health assessments
diagnosis
help and treatment

for individuals, couples, families and organizations. All assessments, treatments and admissions are confidential and are accepted on a voluntary basis.

Available services include:

Outpatient services provide continuing care for patients from first visit to follow-up visits. Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by family, physicians, employers, employee assistance programs, allied health professionals and other caring individuals.

Inpatient hospitalisation – our 12-bed unit provides a safe and structured environment for individuals who volunteer to be admitted and requiring supervision 24 hours a day. The goal of the inpatient programme is to focus on rapid stabilization in order to facilitate a speedy discharge. Various services are offered through the inpatient programme including general psychiatry services and an intensive treatment programme which may include the use of electro convulsive therapy treatment (ECT).

24-hour emergency care – we are available for referrals, assessments and admissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Community Education Programmes are provided on mental health topics pertaining to all age groups, from children through older adults to various agencies including nursing homes, industries, businesses and school departments.