Indonesia July 2015

Abstract

Title

Metabolic Syndrome in Mental Health Patients on Psychotropic medication

Chay-Hoon Tan

MD, PhD

Consultant psychiatrist,

Associate professor, National University of Singapore

Objectives

At the end of the session, the participants will be able to answer the questions outlined below and master their knowledge in the management of Metabolic Syndrome in Mental Health Patients on psychotropic medication

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Why do patients develop Metabolic Syndrome? Is it due to the illness or the psychotropic medication?

How do we manage Metabolic Syndrome in patients with psychiatric illness?