Psychiatry - Hong Kong Medical Consultants (HKMC)

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Stemming from unstable functioning of the brain, mental disease may be caused by physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors and affects the cognitive, ideological, emotional, and physiological functions of the patient in short or long term. Psychiatrists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems and assessment of mental behavior.

What is Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD)？

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) is a developmental disorder with which patients suffer from problems in attention, degree of activity and ability to control emotion and behavior, which affects their learning and social life.

Symptoms of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Restlessness, short-term attention, weak self-control, failure in keeping quiet, failure in queuing up, frequent interruption to others’ speaking, failure in understanding details, failure in completing work, hatred of tasks that need attention, forgetfulness, etc.

Treatment Methods

Medical treatment (including central nervous system stimulants and non-central nervous system stimulants), behavioral therapy, etc.

Autism

Stemming from unstable functioning of the brain, mental disease may be caused by physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors and affects the cognitive, ideological, emotional, and physiological functions of the patient in short or long term. Psychiatrists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems and assessment of mental behavior.

What is Autism？

Autism, also known as "Asperger syndrome", is an extensive and continuous developmental delay with symptoms commonly present in childhood.

Symptoms of Autism

Interpersonal barriers, social communication barriers, repetitive muscle activity and speech, specific adherence to certain rules, narrow hobbies, too sensitive or too weak perception, etc.

Treatment Methods

Occupational therapy, language therapy, behavioral therapy, game therapy, medication, etc.

Anxiety Disorder

Stemming from unstable functioning of the brain, mental disease may be caused by physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors and affects the cognitive, ideological, emotional, and physiological functions of the patient in short or long term. Psychiatrists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems and assessment of mental behavior.

What is Anxiety Disorder？

Anxiety is a pretty normal reaction to help coping with difficulties and crises, but anxiety disorder occurs if emotion, social activities and daily life are affected. Anxiety disorders can be divided into generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc., with different degrees of anxiety and continuity and inductions.

Symptoms of Anxiety

Restlessness, difficulty in concentration, lack of patience, muscle tension and soreness, headache, insomnia, tremors, convulsions, palpitations, dyspnea, etc.

Treatment Methods

Medication (such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), psychotherapy, etc.

Bipolar Disorder

Stemming from unstable functioning of the brain, mental disease may be caused by physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors and affects the cognitive, ideological, emotional, and physiological functions of the patient in short or long term. Psychiatrists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems and assessment of mental behavior.

What is Bipolar Disorder？

The full name of bipolar disorder is bipolar affective disorder. Patients will experience strong emotional fluctuations, with loss of control and extreme excitement sometimes, but low mood and depression at times. The two emotions may be alternate, or occur at the same time.

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Manic symptoms: easy distraction, lower sleep demand, high mood, easy excitement and irritation, changing ideas, fast speech, offensive or aggressive behavior, etc. Depression symptoms: low mood, nervousness, tiredness, sleep disorders, feeling no existence value, suicidal thoughts, etc.

Treatment Methods

Medication (such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic drugs), psychotherapy, etc. The psychiatric team of HKMC recommends the most appropriate medication according to condition of each patient, and reduce recurrence of bipolar disorder with psychological counseling, so as to improve the quality of life.

Depression

Stemming from unstable functioning of the brain, mental disease may be caused by physiological, psychological, environmental and genetic factors and affects the cognitive, ideological, emotional, and physiological functions of the patient in short or long term. Psychiatrists are responsible for diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric problems and assessment of mental behavior.

What is Depression？

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder, with over 300,000 patients in Hong Kong suffering from depression according to the Hospital Authority.

Symptoms of Depression

Physical symptoms: insomnia, tiredness, loss of vitality, feeling pain throughout the body, dyspnea, chest discomfort, loss of appetite, digestive disorder, etc. Mental symptoms: low mood, nervousness, irritability, difficulty in concentration, loss of interest in things, excessive self-abasement or self-accusation, feeling no existence value, suicidal thoughts, etc. Depression may have occurred if more than one of the above symptoms present over a period affecting normal life, and the sufferer should seek help.

Treatment Methods

Medication (such as antidepressants, sedatives), psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy.

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