information The Mind-Body Link
Mental health is more deeply connected to physical health than most people think. For example, illnesses like stroke or hypothyroidism can cause depression. Amputees may also go through a period of grief as they lose "a part of themselves" and come to terms with their new body.
This is why the team of psychiatrists at the Mind & Body Integration Clinic at SKH Medical Centre works hand in hand with colleagues in other departments, including occupational therapists, psychologists and medical social workers to manage complicated cases towards a more positive outcome.
