Bipolar Disorder/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions pertaining to coping well with mental illness, being most familiar with bipolar disorder. I focus on approaching life from a wellness model and strongly believe that, with the right approach (sufficient insight coupled with positive action and adequate support), individuals with bipolar disorder can lead meaningful, purpose-driven lives. I am most happy to help by way of providing clinical information / psychoeducation, practical suggestions, and a third-party (hopefully, objective) point-of-view to increase insight. I am not medically-trained and am therefore not qualified to answer specific prescription-related questions.

Experience in the area

I am an Australian graduate with an Honours degree (Class I) in psychology and plan to eventually pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. I have for several years been in close contact with patients with bipolar disorder, either as a relative or as a volunteer with various charity arrangements, and would like to provide more support to this group of patients.

Organizations

Singapore Psychological Society (Student member)

Education/Credentials

BCom (Marketing and Information Systems) with Distinction, BA (Psychology), BPsych (Honours, Class I)

Awards and Honors

Golden Key National Honours Society

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My hope is for bipolar individuals to achieve independent living with a good quality of life, fulfilling their full potential.