Neuropsychiatry

Neuropsychiatry is a field of medicine involved in the complex relationship between brain function and human behaviour and how it affects our health, development and well-being. Neuropsychiatric conditions are behavioural, emotional or mental disorders that are typically attributed to diseases that originate from the nervous system. Our psychiatrist, who also practices behavioural therapy (neuroplasticity) and psychotherapy, treats neuropsychiatric conditions in both adults and children.

STROKE
1 in 3 stroke survivors experience Post-stroke Depression (35%). Also common after stroke are Anxiety (25%), Apathy (20%), and changes in personality and behavior. For example: Catastrophic reaction (20%) – excessive emotional outburst when unable to perform simple tasks that were possible before, and “Emotional incontinence” (15%) – frequent outbursts of inappropriate laughing/crying. Psychiatric care and caregiver/family psychoeducation and guidance early in rehabilitation can prevent these disorders and optimize recovery of function.

DEMENTIA
Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other dementias mark a decline in cognitive ability and often affect the elderly.
Management of change in Behaviour or Personality – Dementia patients often develop one or more behavioural problem e.g.: agitation, irritability, excessive emotional reaction/outbursts, aggression, combative behaviours, “sundowning”, paranoid/delusional thinking, even hallucinations. Sleep problems, depression, and apathy are also common.

Prevention - Behavioural Health care can help support brain health and prevent or reduce risk for dementia.

CHILDHOOD & DEVELOPMENT

Speech delay
Learning difficulties
Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)
ADHD (Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
School problems – optimize learning
Not listening, Tantrums, Poor self-control (Behavioural and Emotional Regulation)
Development Fundamentals for Success in life.

EATING DISORDERS
Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating disorder, Pica, Avoidant/Restrictive.
Eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia arise from the brain, specifically abnormalities in the way information is processed in the brain, although they are often misunderstood to be problems of self-image, cultural pressures, etc. Understanding the biological basis of eating disorders is fundamental to successful treatment and prevention of relapse.

SLEEP/Insomnia

ADDICTION