Event: JOURNEYING with the MENTALLY ILL (Online Event)

Speaker: Dr. Leslie Lim

Date: 23 SEP Thu

Time: 7:30 to 9:30pm

VENUE: ALBY Events via online ZOOM Video

Fee: $10

Most common mental illnesses last for many years. In order to provide support to such individuals, do remember that the illness resembles a marathon rather than a 100- metre dash. Be prepared for the long haul.

So how do you support such individuals emotionally and spiritually and not suffer burnout in the process?

-Practical tips are provided in a step-by-step approach as you begin your journey with the individual.
-Learn about what are the helpful things to say, and what you should not say.
-What about emergency situations? How do you deal with them?
-How should you respond to someone who voices suicidal thoughts?
-When is the right time to introduce the patient to your cell group or church? Are there possible pitfalls?

There will be a Q&A after the talk, so come with your questions!

About the Speaker

Associate Professor Leslie Lim has been a practising psychiatrist with over 30 years’ experience in the public sector. He is a Clinical Associate Professor and an Adjunct Associate Professor with two universities in Singapore.

As a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, he specialises in the management of mood and anxiety disorders. He graduated from TCA College with a Master of Arts in Ministry, and has authored 5 books, viz. Mental Illness or Demonisation? Similarities and Differences; Freedom from Fear; Depression: the Misunderstood Illness; Confronting Your Anxiety: a Biblical Response to Overcoming Fear and Worry; and the newly released Victorious Living in a Depressed World: Biblical perspectives for overcoming depression.