9789971698546
Distributed for National University of Singapore Press
Clinical Psychology in Singapore
An Asian Casebook
This casebook is a unique resource, offering never before documented insights into the practices and principles of clinical psychologists within local mental health services in Singapore. The 20 fascinating chapters provide comprehensive coverage of the assessment, formulation and treatment for clients across the lifespan. It includes accounts of clients with common mental health problems such as depression and panic disorder, as well as more unusual problems like pyromania, exhibitionism and frontal-lobe epilepsy. The authors describe their successes and challenges and share how they grapple with tensions in the therapy room and with cultural and ethical issues. This casebook is an ideal complement to abnormal, counselling or clinical psychology courses.
Features:
Case studies based on real Singaporean clients and families and authored by clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists working in Singapore.
In-depth coverage of cultural and contextual factors relating to each case.
Comprehensive case formulations and discussions in the context of the DSM-5 classification system.
Discussion questions at the end of each case study for individuals or groups to critically analyse issues relating to the case.
Fact boxes outlining interesting or unique information relating to each case.
Useful resources section on relevant organisations, websites and support groups for each case.
Features:
Case studies based on real Singaporean clients and families and authored by clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists working in Singapore.
In-depth coverage of cultural and contextual factors relating to each case.
Comprehensive case formulations and discussions in the context of the DSM-5 classification system.
Discussion questions at the end of each case study for individuals or groups to critically analyse issues relating to the case.
Fact boxes outlining interesting or unique information relating to each case.
Useful resources section on relevant organisations, websites and support groups for each case.
382 pages | 6 x 9 | © 2015
Asian Studies: Southeast Asia and Australia
Psychology: Clinical Psychology
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Confidentiality
Introduction: Clinical Psychology in Singapore
Gregor Lange and John Davison, with Deborah Amanda Goh
PART I. CHILD AND FAMILY
1. Better Dead than Fed
Eating Disorder (Anorexia Nervosa)
Ranjani Utpala
2. A Hard Start to Life
Encephalitis and Challenging Behaviours
Joy Low
3. Disorganised Boys Need Organised Worlds
ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
John Davison
4. Missed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis
Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jade Jang Leong Yeok
5. Akan Datang! Voice Coming Soon
Selective Mutism
Kwan HM Clare
6. Oh No! I Need a Superhero!
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Ong Guo Xiong Jeffrey and Eunice Yap-Wong
7. Lazy, Naughty and Irresponsible
Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
Catherine Anne Cox
8. From Ostrich to Eagle
Physical Abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tan Li Jen and Chew Qian Ru Charis
9. Children See, Children Do
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Desiree Choo and Ranjani Utpala
PART II. ADULTS
10. Playing with Fire
Pyromania
Ho Wei Tshen and Chu Chi Meng
11. Self-Harm to Self-Mastery
Borderline Personality Disorder
Ng Sue Ying Adaline
12. Different Days, Different Places—A Different Me
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood
Elaine Li-Ying Sum and Iliana Magiati
13. The Thrills and Spills of Public Masturbation
Deviant Sexual Behaviour
Gwee Kenji
14. You Lead, I’ll Follow. Your Hands Hold My Tomorrow
Major Depression and Paranoid Personality Disorder
Jasmin Kaur
15. The Game is Over. So am I.
Gambling Disorder
Julia CY Lam and Munidasa Winslow
16. Keep Calm, It’s Not a Heart Attack
Panic Disorder
Nishta Geetha Thevaraja and Gwee Kenji
17. Wash It All Away
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Tay Sze Yan and Gwee Kenji
PART III. OLDER ADULTS
18. More Money than Sense
Neuropsychological Assessment of Financial Decision Making
Simon Lowes Collinson
19. Seeing Through the Confusion
Dementia
Paul Fisher and Joy Lim
20. The Mind-Body-Gut Connection
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nenna Ndukwe
References
List of Contributors
Resources
Index
Acknowledgements
Confidentiality
Introduction: Clinical Psychology in Singapore
Gregor Lange and John Davison, with Deborah Amanda Goh
PART I. CHILD AND FAMILY
1. Better Dead than Fed
Eating Disorder (Anorexia Nervosa)
Ranjani Utpala
2. A Hard Start to Life
Encephalitis and Challenging Behaviours
Joy Low
3. Disorganised Boys Need Organised Worlds
ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
John Davison
4. Missed Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis
Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jade Jang Leong Yeok
5. Akan Datang! Voice Coming Soon
Selective Mutism
Kwan HM Clare
6. Oh No! I Need a Superhero!
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Ong Guo Xiong Jeffrey and Eunice Yap-Wong
7. Lazy, Naughty and Irresponsible
Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
Catherine Anne Cox
8. From Ostrich to Eagle
Physical Abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tan Li Jen and Chew Qian Ru Charis
9. Children See, Children Do
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Desiree Choo and Ranjani Utpala
PART II. ADULTS
10. Playing with Fire
Pyromania
Ho Wei Tshen and Chu Chi Meng
11. Self-Harm to Self-Mastery
Borderline Personality Disorder
Ng Sue Ying Adaline
12. Different Days, Different Places—A Different Me
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adulthood
Elaine Li-Ying Sum and Iliana Magiati
13. The Thrills and Spills of Public Masturbation
Deviant Sexual Behaviour
Gwee Kenji
14. You Lead, I’ll Follow. Your Hands Hold My Tomorrow
Major Depression and Paranoid Personality Disorder
Jasmin Kaur
15. The Game is Over. So am I.
Gambling Disorder
Julia CY Lam and Munidasa Winslow
16. Keep Calm, It’s Not a Heart Attack
Panic Disorder
Nishta Geetha Thevaraja and Gwee Kenji
17. Wash It All Away
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Tay Sze Yan and Gwee Kenji
PART III. OLDER ADULTS
18. More Money than Sense
Neuropsychological Assessment of Financial Decision Making
Simon Lowes Collinson
19. Seeing Through the Confusion
Dementia
Paul Fisher and Joy Lim
20. The Mind-Body-Gut Connection
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nenna Ndukwe
References
List of Contributors
Resources
Index