EVENT: Understanding Extreme Mood Swings | ZOOM online event |

SPEAKER: Dr. Leslie Lim

DATE: 12 SEP Thu

TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 pm *GMT 8hrs

Fee: $11/-

VENUE: ALBY Events via ZOOM online

Mood swings happen to normal people. They are common in persons with certain  personality disorder and those with neurological conditions, for example a stroke.

In this talk we will focus on Bipolar Disorder. This is a fascinating condition characterised by roller coaster highs and lows in mood and its accompanying behavioural changes.  Discover why this condition could be easily misdiagnosed and undetected for years.

Discover the essential facts about Bipolar Disorder, how to recognise  its features, who are its likely victims, and the causes of this condition.

Are there overlaps between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia?
What are the similarities and differences?
What proportion of patients recover?
What are the treatments available for the different phases of the illness, and how a simple salt can be one of the most powerful and effective drugs available in the treatment of this illness

About Dr Leslie Lim

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 two 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.