Speaking Up for Mental Health

Synopsis 

The stigma of mental illness is prevalent and pervasive. This book chronicles the indefatigable effort of mental health professionals in the de-stigmatisation campaign, viewed through the lens of time by a psychiatrist in Singapore. This narrative is a testament that change is possible.

ISBN: 978-981-4222-83-9

Size: 200 by 130 mm (closed)

No. of Pages: 96

Year Published: 2009

About the Author

Kua Ee Heok is a Professor and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He heads the Department of Psychological Medicine, National University of Singapore, and was also  the CEO and Medical Director, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore from 2000-2002. He graduated as a doctor from the University of Malaya in 1973 and had postgraduate training in psychiatry at Oxford University, England, and Harvard University, USA. He has written 180 scientific publications on ageing, stress and addiction.