Psychiatry

In 1948 World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Mental well-being is equally important for health but psychiatry is arguably one of the most underrated specialties in the field of medicine. It focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. Medical doctors who specialize in mental health are referred to as Psychiatrists.

Psychiatrists are qualified to assess patients’ psychological problems which usually concern matters of mental and physical state of health.

There are various reasons as to why people seek help from a Psychiatrist. Some of them include:

• Anxiousness
• Panic attacks
• Feelings of sadness
• Suicidal thoughts
• Mood swings
• Having out of reality experiences

Psychiatrists have a variety of treatment options that can be wielded depending on the clinical situation that they are faced with. Every single patient is unique and therefore requires different treatment modalities. Some of these treatment options include:

• Pharmacological intervention
• Psychological therapy
• Social interventions

Catering to your mental health needs

Our Psychiatrists are highly capable in providing psychological evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis. With proper treatment, their symptoms can be managed and those who suffer from these conditions would be able to return to regular function.

Though psychiatric-related conditions are often thought of as a taboo, this perception is changing in recent years and many are coming forward to get psychological help. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of medicine practice. At Pantai Hospital Ipoh, we value the importance of keeping each case private to the liking of the patient.

Our hospitals are accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) for service quality excellence. This benchmark positions our facility as one of the top health service providers in the country by including Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology services.

As psychological problems can influence the quality of life for those who are affected, treatment options provided are designed to produce the best clinical outcomes by emphasizing a comprehensive and holistic approach.

Our facility houses a panel of experts who have been trained to handle mental disorders or mental health conditions for children, adolescents, adults and elderly. Their forte ranges from managing treatment related to mood, behaviour, perception and cognitive order to achieve optimal outcomes.

Service above and beyond

At our hospital, we provide a range of medical options specifically designed for those who suffer from psychological ailments. Our experts are highly dedicated and conditioned to work closely with each other to achieve the best possible outcome at a reasonable cost.

With a highly capable and professional team of psychiatrists, we are able to offer a number of high-quality services which cater to people who suffer:

• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders
• Suicidal tendencies
• Mental disorders arising from medical conditions
• Major mental health disorders like schizophrenia
• Dementia related conditions among the elderly
• Mental retardation
• Substance abuse

Each patient would undergo a systematic approach of thorough history taking and physical examinations to rule out any other organic causes that would require aid from other specialties if required.

A full range of medical tests (laboratory and psychological) would then be carried out to confirm the diagnosis of mental ailment. If the results point toward psychological or psychiatric conditions, relevant treatment would then be administered.

Every step of managing the condition and administration of treatment would be discussed with the patient prior to initiation. In the event that patients are not able to make sound decisions on their own, the role would be assumed by the patients’ proxies or close family members.

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