Event: Obsessed, Compelled, or In Control? Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders | Online Event |
Speaker: Dr Leslie Lim
Date: 25 SEP Thu
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm *+GMT 8hrs
Venue: ALBY Events via online ZOOM Video
Fee: $11 or $32 (includes Dr Leslie's book FREEDOM FROM FEAR valued at $23.98)
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The term “OCD” has been used to describe persons who like to be neat and tidy. But in reality, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is much more than being clean and organised. It is a condition with unique features, causes, and treatments, different from Obsessive- Compulsive Personality Disorder, or impulsive control disorder such as kleptomania and hair- pulling disorder.
In this talk we will shine the spotlight on the group of disorders characterised by control, impulses and compulsions, clarify misconceptions, learn how these conditions affect daily functioning and explore treatments that will help alleviate them.A spiritual perspective will be introduced. By clarifying the difference between the need to be “in control” and being controlled by thoughts and impulses, we can adopt a compassionate approach, reduce stigma and support those who struggle.
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 new release Victorious Living in a Depressed World: Biblical perspectives for overcoming depression.