CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
The Promise of Youth
Child And Adolescent Psychologist
Promises is home to some of the best child and adolescent psychologists in Singapore. Our child and adolescent psychologists are dedicated to helping families, and are bound by a deep conviction that every child and adolescent has the potential to lead a fulfilling and rewarding life, if they are allowed to…
ADHD Test
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical condition that affects a person’s ability to pay attention and control impulsive behaviours. ADHD can also express itself in children and can typically be detected from age 5 onwards…
Autism Test
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions evidenced by difficulties in communicating and social interaction, restricted interests, repetitive behaviours, and other symptoms that impede one’s ability to function properly in various areas of life…
Educational Psychologist
Our educational psychologists deal with children and adolescents with the educational setting as a backdrop, with the goal of maximising your child’s learning potential. In 2015, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) rated Singapore as having the best education system in the world. As vital as education is, both local and international school systems can be very stressful environments for their students…
Breaking the stigma: Teaching kids how to deal with mental health issues
By Tan Su-Lynn Two days ago, I read an article about mental health in schools, and how the school system was falling short of providing mental health support to students. The article began with an anecdote which illustrated how even teachers, who are charged with...
Ask A Child Psychologist: S C Anbarasu on Children’s Mental Health
Senior Clinical Psychologist and child psychologist S C Anbarasu was featured on Yellow Pages Singapore’s Ask A Doctor series, which decided to engage him to answer some questions about children’s mental health issues because of increasing awareness about the effects...
You can manage your ADHD better – by thinking about it differently
In this episode of the Health Check podcast, Dr. Winslow reveals that he suffers from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. No-one would begrudge you your raised eyebrows, least of all him. After all, it is precisely his duty to educate you about ADHD. Dr. Winslow...
Intrinsic motivation as a source of vitality?
"Vitality management is provided for organizations that have a vision". A quote from Pauline van Dorssen, writer of "Vital People in a Vital Organisation". This is a new successful training (NIP). Positive psychology and the use of vitality are central. The response...
The Relationship Between Media Multitasking and Executive Function in Early Adolescents
The increasing prevalence of media multitasking among adolescents is concerning because it may be negatively related to goal-directed behavior. This study investigated the relationship between media multitasking and executive function in 523 early adolescents (aged...
Myth Busting Teen Mental Health – Self-Harm
Debunking myths about adolescent mental health Although society has made some headway in reducing the stigma and misinformation about general mental health issues, the public's understanding of self-harm remains decades behind. Let's debunk some common myths about...
Myth Busting Mental Health – Youth Suicide
Let's take a look at some common mental health myths about youth suicide and set the record straight. Attempted suicides are just a cry for attention. A suicide attempt should never be dismissed as 'just a cry for attention'. A young person is highlighting that their...
Tips on Protecting Children from Conflict and Terror in the Media
Parents often worry about how to protect their children from violent media, and how to manage their child's response once they are exposed. The fantastic article below outlines what parents need to look out for, and how they can help their child cope with the terror...
Signs your son or daughter may be in crisis
Signs that your son or daughter may be in crisis include; - Self-harming such as cutting or burning - Expressing suicidal thoughts - Withdrawal from friends and family - Poor academic performance - Getting into fights at school or at home - Changes in appetite and...
Chill Skills – Managing Anger for 14 – 16 Year Olds
A CBT-based approach to helping your teenager manage his/her anger. Adolescents in this group will be encouraged to identify their angry feelings, problem solve and express them in various productive ways. Parents will also be required to attend 2 sessions where they...
Our Child & Adolescent Team includes:
Dr. Munidasa Winslow
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, CEO
MMED (Psych), MBBS, CMAC, CCS, FAMS
Dr Rajesh Jacob
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
MD (Psych), MBBS, FAMS
Dr. Terence Leong
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
MMED (Psych), MBBS
Tan Su-Lynn
Educational Psychologist
MA (Applied Psych), BSocSc (Hons) (Psych), Dip (Ed Psych)(NIE), Registered Psychologist (S’pore), RQTU (BPS), MSPS
S C Anbarasu
Senior Clinical Psychologist
M.Psych (Clinical), MA (App Psych), BSc (Psych, Mgmt, Mktg)
Dr. Mark Toh
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. (Clinical Psych), MA (Theo), BA (Hons) Psych
Dr. Rebecca Giess
Clinical Psychologist
DPsych (Clinical), BA (Hons) Psych, MAPS, AHPRA
Dr. B Malavika
Psychological & Educational Therapist
PhD (Social Work), MA (Medical and Psychiatric Social Work), PG Dip in Learning Disorders
June Fong
Forensic Psychologist
MA (Forensic Psych), BSocSc (Hons) (Psych)
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