Psychiatry

Hospital Fatimah's Psychiatric services provides for patients of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and geriatric patients. Common issues addressed include:

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • cognitive impairment
  • relationship and family stress
  • work related stress
  • suicidal thoughts
  • behavioral difficulties
  • behavioral problems with children
  • school problems
  • sleep disturbances
  • communication problems
  • obsessions/compulsions
  • psychosis
  • sexual problems
  • drugs and alcohol
  • medication consultation
  • medico-legal aspects and many other issues.

Aspects of treatment include

  • mental health assessments
  • diagnosis
  • help and treatment

for individuals, couples, families and organizations. All assessments, treatments and admissions are confidential and are accepted on a voluntary basis.

Available services include:-

Outpatient services provide continuing care for patients from first visit to follow-up visits. Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by family, physicians, employers, employee assistance programs, allied health professionals and other caring individuals.

Inpatient hospitalisation - our 12-bed unit provides a safe and structured environment for individuals who volunteer to be admitted and requiring supervision 24 hours a day. The goal of the inpatient programme is to focus on rapid stabilization in order to facilitate a speedy discharge. Various services are offered through the inpatient programme including general psychiatry services and an intensive treatment programme which may include the use of electro convulsive therapy treatment (ECT).

24-hour emergency care - we are available for referrals, assessments and admissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Community Education Programmes are provided on mental health topics pertaining to all age groups, from children through older adults to various agencies including nursing homes, industries, businesses and school departments.


Resident Consultant Psychiatrist


MARVIN CHONG SPECIALIST CLINIC

Dr. Marvin Chong Swee Woon MBBS (Mal) M Psy Med (Mal)

Clinic Hours:

Mondays to Fridays 8:00am—1:00pm
  4:00pm—5:00pm
Tuesdays 8:00pm—1:00pm
  4:00pm—5:00pm
  6:00pm—8:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am—1:00pm
Emergency 24 Hours Service


Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist


Dr. Gurmit Kaur d/o Atma Singh MBBS(Ind), MPM (Mal)