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Advisory on Losartan Medicines

The Health Sciences Authority has recalled 3 brands of high blood pressure medicine which contain losartan on 28 Mar 2019. There is no immediate health risks associated with taking the affected brands of medicines. Affected patients should consult their healthcare providers on switching to appropriate alternatives. For more information, visit www.nhg.com.sg.

Read the latest issue of e-Catalyst!

E-Catalyst is a quarterly publication that highlights frontline research issues and provides up-to-date and comprehensive information on NHG and local research for the local research community and beyond.

Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI-R)

The ADI-R is a standardised, semi-structured diagnostic interview for use with the parents or caregivers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The 2.5 days ADI-R training course is suitable for those who wish to use the ADI-R for clinical purposes.

Issue #7 of Imagine

Imagine focuses on all aspects of mental health and wellness, with information on common mental health conditions, tips and advice on maintaining mental well-being, and stories of persons-in-recovery. In this issue, we look at the link between mental and physical health and why it is important to strive for wellness in both areas. Other highlights include features on obsessive compulsive disorder and the findings from the recently-completed second Singapore Mental Health Study.

9th Together Against Stigma Conference

Singapore is hosting the TAS Conference 2019 to give participants a deeper understanding of how to work towards reducing stigma against mental illness. This conference is organised by the Institute of Mental Health, National Council of Social Service, Health Promotion Board, Agency for Integrated Care, MINDSET Care Limited, Singapore Psychiatric Association and the World Psychiatric Association (Stigma Section).