Dr Amer Siddiq On Mental Health

For every 1 suicide, there is at least 7 people affected by it.It is not the only way out, and it does not ‘just involve me’.03-7956-8145 or sam@befrienders.org.my - Befrienders Kuala Lumpur for support.Depression Survivors Malaysia Facebook page here.Find me on twitter @SiddiqVicious or #letstalkMTM #medtweetmy @medtweetmyhq or on FaceBook at DrAmerSiddiqPsych. Looking forward to reading your comments and tweets!

Some comments after my interview on ASTRO RIA live for the PM Live segment. This show was hosted by the gorgeous Hana and dapper looking Radin from Astro.  Look for the repeat episodes in "variety" on ASTRO Go website https://astrogo.astro.com.my/.Memory loss and amnesia.Can be cause by physical or emotional trauma.Find me on twitter @SiddiqVicious or #letstalkMTM #medtweetmy @medtweetmyhq or on FaceBook at DrAmerSiddiqPsych.  Looking forward to reading your comments and tweets!

Similar to depression, it is the opposite whereby the patient is extremely happy instead.Time is important to diagnose.1% of population might get it.  Genetically linked.Find me on twitter @SiddiqVicious or #medtweetmy @medtweetmyhq

Alcoholism - commentary on the Star article which refers to the Food (Amendment) Regulations 2016 gazetted on May 17, 2016 by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, which came into effect on December 1, 2017.Read more at http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/putrajaya-raises-legal-drinking-age-imposes-health-warnings#sbD5trJyQ19QDmvB.99Addiction 101 - http://www.mmgazette.com/drug-addiction-101-dr-amer-siddiq/Where to seek help. Safe drinking guidelines. People with alcohol use problem.

What is it?  How do we diagnose it? Does it run in the family?A breakdown of what Schizophrenia is and how we can recognize it.Why is late treatment makes it harder to control or solve.  Treatment includes medication, support therapy and social support.

“What ever you do, don’t read the comment section!” - Dina ZamanSocial Media and DepressionMy Doctors interview on TV (December or January 2018)ASEAN 2050 Forum for 4.0 Revolution - Future and ResearchSocial Media - Underaged Facebook UsersCyberbullies - victims becomes the bullies onlineThe rise of A.I. -  Lack of ethics undermining mental healthWays to prevent social media depressions:Child online supervisionTime spent on social media (take breaks often)Public interaction. Get up and exercise!

Will we finally get medical insurance for mental health?

An event to promote mental health among men done in conjunction with the world mental health day. The Bike Artisans (https://www.thebikeartisans.com)Black Sheep Clothing Company (http://www.blacksheepclothing.co)BeFrienders KL (http://www.befrienders.org.my)University MalayaPsyberr Psyco-education Group

Covering the panic disorder spectrum and how it is quite hard to detect if each basic symptom is checked on individually, and also how, by not diagnosing panic disorder, would start to disrupt daily life.

Difference between psychiatrist, psychologist, and psychotherapyWhat about counselling and counsellors, and also social workers.You can find me on FB here www.facebook.com/DrAmerSiddiqPsych/

I talk about the accessibility of psychaitric help in Malaysia and ways to access it either from the public or private sector.You can find me on FB here www.facebook.com/DrAmerSiddiqPsych/

A short introduction to what I do and more focused discussion on depression.You can find me on FB here www.facebook.com/DrAmerSiddiqPsych/