Chong Siow Ann

<p>Professor Chong Siow Ann, a psychiatrist, is vice-chairman of the medical board (research) at the Institute of Mental Health.</p>

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Feel out of step with a group? That can be a good thing

Otroverts don't feel part of a group but the world could do with more of them.

Dr Chatbot is patient and kind. Should doctors fear this rival?

More people are drawn to chatbots for medical advice because they come across as more patient and empathetic than human physicians, says the writer.

The hidden dangers of gratitude

Gratitude can make a person kinder, more satisfied with life and relationships, physically healthier, and more resilient to stress and depression.

AI psychosis - a real and present danger

What sets AI psychosis apart is the trigger: prolonged, intensely immersive engagement with chatbots.

The other struggle drug addicts face: Being labelled weak, not sick

Almost all doctors will encounter patients who are addicted to various substances, says the writer.

The real meaning of self-care and why it matters

The deeper reasons many of us feel burnt out stem from the challenges of our daily lives.

When squabbling parents turn kids into weapons – and victims

In short, when parents fight to get a child on their side - and against the other parent - it is the child who is the biggest victim.

Can I really change my personality or will the years do that for me?

Studies indicate that some people keep very much in character throughout the different stages of their lives.

Death is inevitable, but can we control the fear of it?

Research shows that people in their middle age are more likely to have a fear of death than elderly adults.

Schizophrenia, arguably the most unusual and enigmatic of all the mental illnesses

Globally, somewhere between 0.5 per cent and 1 per cent of the world’s population will be stricken with schizophrenia in their lifetimes.

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