1.Parental Issues Contributing To School Refusal: A Case Report
Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi ; Aida Harlina Abdul Razak ; Ek Zakuan Kalil ; Wan Salwina Wan Ismail
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2014;15(1):83-85
Objective: This case report aims to highlight the importance of parental contribution to the school refusal problem. Methods: We report a case of a 9-year old boy who presented with school refusal behaviour. Results: There was no psychiatry diagnosis made in this patient. Parental issues such as ineffective and inconsistent parenting, and parental marital disharmony contribute significantly
to the school refusal behaviour. Conclusion: Parents in particular are important team players in the management of school refusal. Parental issues need to be
explored and managed accordingly to ensure good outcome.
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2.Chronic Mania: Psychosocial Impact To The Family & Role Of Community Mental Health Team In Providing Care
Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi ; Suriati Mohamed Saini ; Aida Harlina Abdul Razak ; Marhani Midin
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2014;15(2):217-219
Objective: This case report highlights the psychosocial complications of chronic
mania in a mother and the role of CMHT in improving the condition’s outcome.
Methods: We report a case of a Malay mother who had underlying chronic
mania for 20 years. Results: She was aggressive and abusive towards her
children causing tremendous trauma in them, had lost her child custody and
almost lost her husband to another woman. Lithium with multiple psychosocial
interventions delivered to the patient and her family had improved her mood
symptoms significantly and improved the family’s quality of life. Conclusion:
Chronic mania causes tremendously high illness burdens, and with extra care,
the outcome of the condition can be improved.