Department of Psychiatry
Department profile
The Department of Psychiatry provides clinical outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly through a holistic approach. With the combined efforts of psychiatrists, nurses and community psychiatric team, we endeavour to facilitate patientsˇ¦ recovery through pharmaceutical and psychological treatments, optimization of their functional states and supports to their community reintegration. We also work in partnership with clinical psychologists, allied health professionals and medical social workers to provide service to indicated cases. Apart from taking care of our patients, we also provide necessary assistance to their family members.
We work closely with the A&E and other clinical departments to provide prompt assessment for patients presenting with symptoms of mental illnesses through our consultation liaison team.
The outpatient clinic is also a centre for clinical research and teaching of the Chinese University of Hong Kong for training medical and nursing students.
Sub-specialties
| Sub-specialties | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| General Adult Psychiatry | Psychogeriatric Psychiatry | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Substance Abuse Team |
| Early Intervention for First Episode Psychosis | Common Mental Disorder Clinic | Comprehensive Child Development Service | Dementia Community Support Scheme |
| Gender Identity Clinic | Nurse Clinic | Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service | Sleep Clinic |
Specialist outpatient clinic
Location
3/F, Li Ka Shing Specialist Outpatient Clinics (North Wing)
Telephone number
3505 3415
Service hours
Monday to Friday: 8:45am ˇV 5:30pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday: Closed