Long-Term Care Options for Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Long-term permanent placement Hello Dr. Chen: My daughter has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized repeatedly; she is currently hospitalized again. We have been searching for a suitable facility throughout the province, and the caregivers are becoming ov...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
Dear Mr. Chen, I apologize! Our hospital does not provide long-term permanent placement. Generally speaking, if patients with bipolar disorder can maintain consistent medication adherence and regular outpatient follow-ups, most of them can stabilize at home, assist with househol...[Read More] Long-Term Care Options for Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Is There Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization in Miaoli?
Is there a hospital in Miaoli that provides involuntary admission services for mental health patients? Hello, I would like to inquire if there are hospitals in Miaoli that handle involuntary admission for mental health issues. If so, what channels can I use to obtain this informa...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
Hello Fan Fan: As far as I know, Toufen is where Gong Hospital accepts involuntary psychiatric treatment; another hospital with psychiatrists is Miaoli Hospital. However, to find out whether they provide involuntary psychiatric treatment, you should call the head of the psychiatr...[Read More] Is There Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization in Miaoli?
Understanding Neurological Disorders: Coping with Memory Loss and Behavior Changes
Regarding neuropathy? Doctor, I would like to ask about my father. About fifteen years ago, when I was a child, he had a high fever that became severe. After he woke up from sleeping, he seemed to have lost his mind to the extent that family members did not recognize him. He was ...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
Hello, Little White Rabbit: We need to understand more about your father's condition, such as how he has been functioning at work or in other aspects of life since that abnormal incident. Is he functioning just like a normal person? You also mentioned that he has had "a...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Disorders: Coping with Memory Loss and Behavior Changes
How to Cope with Mental Health Challenges: A Personal Journey
Doctor, what should I do? My name is Hsu Kuei-Jung. Doctor, I previously showed you my health check-up results, and later, one or two months after a follow-up examination, I showed you again. However, the report was returned by the Zhongli City Office, stating that I only had emo...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
Dear Mr. Hsu, I understand your concerns, but this is quite complex and cannot be clearly explained in just a few lines. It would be better for you to come to my clinic for a face-to-face discussion to address your questions more effectively.[Read More] How to Cope with Mental Health Challenges: A Personal Journey
Understanding My Struggles: Am I Experiencing Social Anxiety?
What exactly is my problem? Since graduating and entering the workforce, my social circle has become very small, and I don't know why my mindset has gradually changed from being lively and cheerful to becoming more withdrawn. I am increasingly afraid of engaging with new thi...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
What you refer to as "autism" is actually closely related to the "lack of interest" and "lack of energy" commonly seen in depression, and is very different from true classical autism. Based on your description, the feelings of "autism," &qu...[Read More] Understanding My Struggles: Am I Experiencing Social Anxiety?
Understanding Dementia: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
About dementia? My grandmother is 80 years old. She usually exercises regularly, but today she didn't go and keeps saying that she feels confused. When I asked her why she didn't go, she said she didn't know if she had gone or not. When I asked her many questions, ...
Dr. Chen Qixiang reply Psychiatry
Ms. Huiming: Please report to the psychiatric outpatient clinic for an examination with Dr. Zhou Sunyuan.[Read More] Understanding Dementia: Signs and Symptoms to Watch For