ABOUT THE MALAYSIAN HEALTHY AGEING SOCIETY
CONFERENCE WEBSITE : http://8mhas2016.wix.com/mhas2016
The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society (MHAS) is a non profit organization dedicated to
educating physicians, scientists and members of the public on numerous healthy ageing issues.
MHAS believes that the disabilities associated with normal ageing are caused by physiological
and psycho-social dysfunction which is in many cases can be prevented and treated, such that
the human life span can be increased, and the quality of one’s life improved as one grows
chronological older.The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society‘s primary objective is to create public
awareness for enhancement of the quality of life.
MALAYSIAN HEALTHY AGEING SOCIET Y
MALAYSIAN HEALTHY AGEING SOCIETY : ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
First World Congress on Healthy Ageing (Kuala Lumpur, 2012)
Medical Disability and Assessment of Damages (Kuala Lumpur, 2013)
7th Malaysian Conference on Healthy Ageing - Healthy Organ for Healthy Ageing (Kuala Lumpur, 2014)
Symposium on Medical Disability and Assesssment for Damages - Judiciary (Kuala Lumpur, 2015)
The 2nd World Congress on Healthy Ageing (South Africa, 2015)
Co-Sponsor
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Organising Chairman | Professor Philip George
(Consultant Psychiatrist, International Medical University)
Deputy Organising Chairman | Ms Joyce Leong
WORLD PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION
(Lecturer of Nursing, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Honorary Secretary | Ms Ranuga Devy
(Advocate and Solicitor)
Treasurer | Mr Thillainathan Krishnan
8 TH MALAYSIAN CONFERENCE
ON HEALTHY AGEING
(Occupational Therapist Officer, Ministry of Health Malaysia)
Scientific Chairperson | Associate Professor Tan Maw Pin
(Consultant Geriatrician, University Malaya)
Deputy Scientific Chairperson | Professor Nathan Vytialingam
Making Mental Health A Priority for
Healthy Ageing
(Dean, Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy)
Dr. Lim Poh Hin
(Consultant Neurologist, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Dr Wong Teck Wee
(Consultant Cardiologist Intevention, i-Heal Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur)
Dr. Siva Poobalasingam
Keynote Address by
Y.Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
(Director, Integrative Medicine at Amrita Integrative Health Centre, Kuala Lumpur)
Dr. Jan Johan Ipe
(Sunway Medical Center, Selangor)
Ms Syaqina Shamsudin
(Lecturer, Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy)
Ms Erna Faryza
31 st - 2 nd April 2016
The Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Lecturer, Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy)
Ms Nur Atiqah Azman
(Lecturer, Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy)
Supported by
Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society
Suite 2.8, 2nd Floor, Wisma OCM,
Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Phone : +603 2070 5600 , +6012 364 6109
Fax : +603 2072 5600
Email : info@healthyageing.org
Website : healthyageing.org
Background
T h i s C o n f e r e n c e h o p e s t o h i g h l i g h t t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f ‘ M a k i n g M e n t a l H e a l t h a Pr i o r i t y
f o r H e a l t h y A g e i n g’. I t b r i n g s t o g e t h e r e x p e r t s f r o m a b r o a d a n d l o c a l l y t o d i s c u s s
i m p o r t a n t a r e a s o f m e n t a l h e a l t h d i s o r d e r s a n d d e l i v e r y. I t h o p e s t o e d u c a t e a n d
empower healthcare and policy makers to better improve mental health ser vices and
thus ensure Healthy Ageing in Malaysia.
Faculty of Speakers
International Faculty
Professor Dr. Helen Herrman (President Elect, World Psychiatric Association)
Professor Greg Whelan (Director, Addiction Rehabilitation Service, Melbourne Clinic, Australia)
Dr. Peter Norrie (Director of Clinical Services & Chief Psychiatrist, Canberra Hospital, Australia)
Dr. R.C Krishna (Consultant Neurologist, New York Community Hospital, U.S.A)
Dr. Christopher Cheok ( Consultant Psychiatrist, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore)
Dr. Eubulus Timothy ( Consultant Dental Surgeon, South Africa)
Ms. Suchada Sakornsatian (Consultant Occupational Therapist, Srithunya Hospital, Thailand)
Mr. Keith Thomas Smith (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Canberra Hospital, Australia)
Ms. Kerry Ann Crawford (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Canberra Hospital, Australia)
Local Faculty
Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (Chairman, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
Professor Nathan Vytialingam (Dean, Perdana University School of Occupational Therapy)
Professor Philip George (Consultant Psychiatrist, International Medical University)
Dato’ Dr. Andrew Mohanraj (Consultant Psychiatrist, Global Doctors, Malaysia)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kathijah Lim Abdullah (Head, Department of Nursing, Universiti Malaya)
Assoc. Prof. Tan Maw Pin (Consultant Geriatrician, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya )
Dr. Zubaidah Jamil (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, University Putra Malaysia)
Dr. Bharathi Vengadasalam (Consultant Psychogeriatrician, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Dr. Karen Morgan (Lecturer, Perdana University - Royal College of Surgeon Ireland)
Dr. Wong Teck Wee (Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, I-Heal Medical Center Kuala Lumpur)
Dr. Lim Poh Hin (Consultant Neurologist , Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Dr. Siva Poobalasingam (Director, Integrative Medicine at Amrita Integrative Health Center, Kuala Lumpur)
Dr. Joseph Anthony Abdullah (Consultant Endocrinologist, Universiti Putra Malaysia)
Ms. Ranuga Devy (Advocate and Solicitor)
Ms. Syaqina Shamsudin (Lecturer of Occupational Therapy, Perdana University)
Pr e - Co nfe r e nce Wo rk s ho p - 3 1 s t M a rch 2 0 1 6
2.00 - 5.00PM | Pre - Conference Workshop 1
N ati on al D r ug S u bs ti tu t i o n The ra py
2.00 - 5.00PM | Pre - Conference Workshop 2
M a na gi ng Al z he i me r ’s a nd O t he r D e me nt i a s
2.00 - 5.00PM | Pre - Conference Workshop 3
Ps ych ol ogi cal S u ppor t o f Ca re r s ( Fa mi l y & Ca re gi ve r s )
2.00 - 5.00PM | Pre - Conference Workshop 4
Ev i d e nce B a s e d H e r b a ce u t i c a l a nd N e u t ra c i t i c a l
I nte r ve nt i o n fo r D e me nt i a s
*Registration for pre-conference workshops starts at 1.30pm
1 s t A p r il 2 0 1 6
0730
Registration
0800
Plenary 1 : The Medical Model of Managing Addictions - Evidence That It Works?
0840
Plenary 2 : Relationships and Mental Health
0910
Keynote Address by Professor Dr. Helen Hermann
Improving Mental Health for Women and Girls in Adversity
Symposium 1 : The Medical and Health Link
1030
Epilepsy and Mental Disorders
1100
Stroke as Cause or Effect of Depression?
1130
Medical Conditions Masquerading as Mental Illness
1215
Lunch Symposium
1430
Forum 1 : Psychological Support for Carers
1700
Exhibition & Poster Viewing | Coffee Break
1030
FREE PAPER SESSION 1
Workshop 1 :
Psychological Support for Carers
2 nd A p r il 2 0 1 6
0800
Plenary 3 : Well Mind - An Integrative Approach Traditional Chinese Medicine &
Holistic Medicine
0840
Plenary 4 : Recovery in Mental Health
0910
Keynote Address by Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye
Promoting Mental Health At the Workplace For Better Productivity
1030
Symposium 2 :
Diabetes Mellitus and Mental Health
1215
Lunch Symposium
1400
Forum 2 :
Psychological Aspects Disaster Relief
1630
Exhibition & Poster Viewing | Coffee Break
Workshop 2 :
Mind Body Intervention for Anxiety &
Depression
Workshop 3 :
Child & Adolescent in Relation to Mental
Health
“Mak ing Mental Health a Priorit y for Healthy Ageing”
M e n t a l h e a l t h i s a n i m p o r t a n t c o m p o n e n t a n d c o n t r i b u t o r t o H e a l t h y A g e i n g. M e n t a l
health promotion and prevention should really be star ting among children and adolescents
if we want our population that is ageing to have a better quality of life and be more
p r o d u c t i v e . T h o s e w h o d o s u ff e r f r o m m e n t a l i l l n e s s c a n r e c o v e r a n d n e e d n o t s u ff e r i n
silence. Special populations such as women and children in adversity require more mental
h e a l t h s u p p o r t a s t h e y b e c o m e m o r e v u l n e r a b l e t o m e n t a l d i s o r d e r s . Pe o p l e s u ff e r i n g f r o m
a d d i c t i o n s t o o d e s e r v e e v i d e n c e b a s e d m e d i c a l m o d a l i t i e s o f t r e a t m e n t t h a t a r e e ff e c t i v e .
These ser vices should be available and accessible both in private and public healthcare
s e r v i c e s . Wi t h l a c k o f e m p h a s i s a n d p o o r h e a l t h i n s u r a n c e c o v e r a g e t h i s i s a r e a l c h a l l e n g e
in Malaysia.
* P ro g ra m i s s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e
Program Outline