EVENT: UNDERSTANDING BIPOLAR DISORDER (ZOOM online event)

SPEAKER: Dr Leslie Lim

DATE: 18 MAR Thu

TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Fee: $10

VENUE: ALBY Events via ZOOM online

This is a fascinating condition characterised by roller coaster highs and lows in mood. You will discover why this is a condition where psychiatrists could miss the diagnosis through no fault of their own.

Yet accurate diagnosis is needed for correct treatment to be given. With proper management, the best chances of recovery can be achieved.

In this talk, you will learn the essential facts about Bipolar Disorder, how to recognise features of Bipolar Disorder, who are its likely victims, and what are the causes of this condition.

Are there overlaps between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia, and what are the similarities and differences? We can expect relatively favourable chances for recovery. What proportion of patients recover?

You will also learn about the treatments available, how a simple salt -like compound, called Lithium Carbonate, can be one of the most powerful and effective drugs available in the treatment of this illness.

About Dr Leslie Lim

Associate Professor Leslie Lim has been a practising psychiatrist with over 30 years’ experience in the public sector.

He is a Clinical Associate Professor and an Adjunct Associate Professor with two universities in Singapore. As a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, he specialises in the management of mood and anxiety disorders.

He graduated from TCA College with a Master of Arts in Ministry, and has authored 5 books, viz. Mental Illness or Demonisation? Similarities and Differences; Freedom from Fear; Depression: the Misunderstood Illness; Confronting Your Anxiety: a Biblical Response to Overcoming Fear and Worry; and the new release Victorious Living in a Depressed World: Biblical perspectives for Overcoming Depression.