Event: Understanding Bipolar Disorder | Online Event |

Speaker: Dr Leslie Lim

Date: 14 SEP Thu

Time: 7:30 to 9:30pm Singapore *GMT +8hrs

Venue: ALBY Events via ZOOM Online

Fee: $11

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? What proportion of patients recover?

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

The good news is we can expect relatively favourable chances for recovery.

About the Speaker

Dr. Leslie Lim is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in a general hospital. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at 2 medical schools in Singapore. He was the past president of the Singapore Association for Mental Health and is the recipient of the Distinguished Psychiatrist Award in Singapore.

A graduate of TCA College with a Master of Arts in Ministry, he also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Counselling, TCA College.

He has authored 5 books “Freedom from Fear”, “Depression: the misunderstood illness”, “Mental Illness or Demonisation? Similarities and Differences” and “Confronting Your Anxiety: a Biblical Approach to Overcoming Fear and Worry”, and Victorious living in a Depressed World. He and his wife worship at Bethesda (Bedok-Tampines) Church.