Dr Phang Cheng Kar
Specialty
:
Psychiatry
Languages
:
English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Cantonese
Gender
:
Male
Qualifications
:
BSc (UPM), MD (UPM), MMedPsych (UKM)
Assistant
:
N/A
Clinic Schedule
Day | Time |
---|---|
Monday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Tuesday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Clinical Focus
- Stress & Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
- Bipolar Disorders
- Compassion Fatigue/ Burnout
- Insomnia/ Sleep difficulty
- Psychosomatic Illness
- Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (LGBT) Issues
Procedure Focus
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relaxation Training/ Stress Management
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Positive Psychotherapy (e.g. gratitude intervention, loving-kindness meditation)
Postgraduate Training
- Medical Officer in Psychiatry – Hospital Kuala Lumpur
- Masters in Psychiatry – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Mindfulness for Medical Students Training & Research – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Singapore
- Mindfulness in Schools (Teenagers) Teacher - Thailand
Medical School
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Memberships
- Malaysian Psychiatric Association (Member)
- Malaysia Association for Mindfulness Practice & Research (Founding President)
Awards
- Best Student Award in B.Sc. (Medical Science) degree, UPM (1999)
- Excellent Staff Award in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (2008)
- 18 Prominent Scientist, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UPM (2014)
- Social Action & Responsibility Award by Nalanda Institute Malaysia (2017)
Board Certifications
- Psychiatry, Malaysia
Additional Info
BFM Podcast
- Mind-Body Medicine, Caring for the Psychological Aspects of Physical Illness
- Mindfulness For Stress Reduction & Wellness
Books
- I'm Still Human - Understanding Depression with Kindness ENGLISH | CHINESE | BAHASA MALAYSIA
- The GHOST We Think: A Mindful Guide For Transforming Thinking Errors LINK
- Grati-Chat G.P.T.: A Simple Gratitude Prescription To Transform Your Life LINK
Videos
- The BEST of MINDFULGym in 25 Episodes LINK
- KINDFULGym For Stress Reduction & Healing LINK
- MINDFULGym For Restful Sleep LINK
Articles
- Panic Attack or Heart Attack? LINK
- 10 Ways To Encourage A Person With Depression To Seek Help LINK
- 10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed LINK
- 12 Ways To Be Kind To People With Depression LINK
- 10 Tips for the Emotional Care of Those Battling Cancer LINK
- Understanding What Mindfulness Is and How to Practice It LINK
- How To Practise Mindful Medicating? LINK