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Depression is a multifactorial illness

Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Zheng Zhimin said in an interview that depression is a multi-factorial illness, mainly caused by biological, psychological and social factors.

Could the obsession to eat 'healthy' be an eating disorder? What to know about orthorexia nervosa

If you won’t eat unless the food is organic, GMO-free and has no carbs, additives, preservatives, artificial sugar or sodium – to the point of affecting your relationships and social life – you’re not just being picky.

Terlalu memilih makanan ‘sihat’ sahaja: Apakah ini sejenis gangguan pemakanan orthorexia nervosa?

Keasyikan untuk makan apa yang dianggap sebagai makanan 'sihat' mungkin masalah pemakanan yang dikenali sebagai orthorexia nervosa.

抑郁症有何疗法?

康威医疗集团旗下Nobel心理健康诊所精神科顾问医生郑智敏接受《活得好》访问时说,严重抑郁症患者往往不能只靠一种治疗方法,而需要综合多种疗法,涉及的医疗团队可能包括医生、心理学家、职业治疗师等。

Working out the brain

Dr Zheng Zhimin made an appearance on Work It. She talked about brain health, if it is the same as good mental health, and the steps you can take to promote brain health, with Stanley Leong and Cheryl Goh.

家长支持与充足睡眠 关爱孩子备考攻略

Dr Zheng Zhimin shares with LianHe ZaoBao strategies for parents when helping children prepare for their tests...

现心理健康问题 应及早积极求诊

Dr Zheng Zhimin shares with LianHe ZaoBao: Why people with mental health problems should seek medical attention as soon as possible...

ADHD: Grown-ups have it too!

When it comes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), kids grow up often undiagnosed, only to continue struggling with the same inattention problems...

放下电子产品, 慢活手作心绪宁

Dr Zheng Zhimin shares with LianHe ZaoBao the benefits when you release yourself from digital products and enjoy the calmness of life...

More than 9 in 10 workers in Singapore are experiencing burnout

For Channel News Asia, Dr Zheng Zhimin breaks down all we need to know about anxiety, exhaustion and cynicism at work...

Helping our children to manage exam stress

To manage the stress surrounding exams effectively, it is helpful for both child and parent(s) to focus on the big picture...

A calmer life through mindfulness living

Most of us lead busy lives, we may overstretch our boundaries without realising it and become overly exhausted. Mindfulness helps us self-regulate better...

Working mum burnout

A patient recently shared with me how guilty she has been feeling as she has been losing temper more easily with her child...

Gender Dysphoria – how it affects the person and loved ones

It is an emotional distress arising from the incongruence between experienced gender and biological sex at birth...