Curriculum Vitae

DR. MANVEEN KAUR A/P HARBAJAN SINGH

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Psychological Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PSYCHIATRY
    Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist. UMMC
  • PSYCHIATRY
  • PSYCHIATRY
    Child & Adolescense Psychiatry

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, UM (2009), (Psychological Medicine)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, INDIA (1997), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Karnatak University, Hubli, India

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee member of Child Protection Committee (CPC) of University Malaya
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Association
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Member of the Malaysian Psychiatry Association (MPA)
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (National)
  • co coordinator of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator of Clinical Examination Final MBBS session 2014/2016
    03 May 2016 - 23 May 2016 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE (CPC), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2017 (University)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTRY MALAYSIA, OTHERS
    Since 2016 (National)
  • CHILD PROTECTION COMITTEEE (CPC) UM, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    Since 2016 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2014 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, ORDINARY MEMBER
    2016 to 2022 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN PSYCHIATRY ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBER
    2013 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Participation in the 24th World Congress of the International association for Child and Adolescents Psychiatry and Allied Professionals
    IACAPAP, 2020 (International)
  • Certificate of Participation in the 24th Malaysian Conference of Psychological Medicine
    MPA, 2020 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Conducting Workshop at The 23rd Malaysian Conference of Psychological Medicine (MCPM) & 1st International Meeting of the World Psychiatric Association Psychotherapy Section-WPA Co-Sponsored Conference (Zone 16)
    Malaysian Psychiatric Association, 2019 (International)
  • Award of Appreciation for participation at The !5th Asian and Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology 2019 as invited speaker
    Malaysian Society of Neuroscience and Malaysian Paediatric Association, 2019 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as Speaker in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Workshop " Turning A lecture into a Conversation" for MCPM
    Malysian , 2018 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as speaker for 14th national symposium for Adolescent health
    Malaysian Association for Adolescent health, 2018 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Cemerlang
    University Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Accredited as Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
    UMMC (Accreditation & Previleging), 2016 (Department)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for conducting seminar on sexual crimes against children
    ILKAP, 2016 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Invited speaker at Symposium in MCPM 2016
    Malaysian Psychaitric Association, 2016 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    National Specialist Registry, 2015 (International)
  • Oral presentation at the ASCAPAP 2015
    Scientific Commitee ASCAPAP, 2015 (International)
  • Accreditation and Privileging as Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.
    University Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • Howard Cooper Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Traveling Fellowship Award
    New South Wales & New Zealand Institute of Psychiatry, 2011 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Internet Addiction among Adolescents in Malaysia: The Prevalence and its Association with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms
  2. ADHD-New Directions in Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr Jill M. Norvilitis(ED)
  3. Anhedonia in depressed patients on treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant- A two centered study in Malaysia
  4. Polypharmacy in a nine year old boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences (ISSN 1675-8544); Vol. 10 (2) June 2014: 79-81
  5. The Effects of Nicotine Dependence on Psychopathology in Patients with schizophrenia
  6. Article: Prevalence of psychiatric disorders among juvenile offenders in Malaysian prisons and association with socio-demographic and personal factors S.A. Aida H H Aili K S Manveen W.I.W. Salwina K P Subash C G Ng A.Z.M. Muhsin
  7. Chong Guan N, Isa SM, Hashim AH, Pillai SK, Harbajan Singh MK (2012). Validity of the Malay Version of the Internet Addiction Test: A Study on a Group of Medical Students in Malaysia. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2012 May 31. [Epub ahead of print]
  8. Clinical and Developmental Characteristics of Sex Offenders in Malaysian Prisons Aili HH, Manveen KS, SK Pillai, M Muhsin, W Salwina
  9. Stress among parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a Malaysian experience Neelaveni Narkunam1 MBBS MPM, Aili Hanim Hashim2 MBBS MPM Cert Child Ado Psy, Manveen Kaur Sachdev2 MBBS MPM, Subash K. Pillai2 MBBS MPM & Chong Guan Ng3 MBBS MPM
Books
  1. Sharmilla K, Manveen K ( 2017). Healthy Ageing for the Brain.
Chapter in Books
  1. Gopalan, R. T. (2020). Developmental Challenges and Societal Issues for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities (pp. 1-416). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-1223-4
  2. Textbook of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Malaya Press; 2019
  3. Mental Health Issues among Family Members of Children with Mental Disability Aili Hanim Hashim (University Malaya, Malaysia), Manveen Kaur (University Malaya, Malaysia), Norharlina Bahar (Hospital Selayang, Malaysia) and Wan Salwina Wan Ismail (University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) Source Title: Handbook of Research on Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Intellectual Disabilities Copyright: 2016 |Pages: 28 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0089-6.ch004
  4. Family Difficulties in Children with ADHD, the Role of Integrated Psychopharmacology Psychotherapy Treatment, ADHD - New Directions in Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Jill M. Norvilitis (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-2166-4, InTech, DOI: 10.5772/61416.

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Consultant Clincian & Supervisor for Neuro Paediatrician Fellowship Attachment At Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training, University Malaya
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Symposium on Family Issues in Teenage pregnancy, the 20th Malaysian Conference on Psychological Medicine (MCPM) Theme: Enhancing Quality of Life: Integrating Body and Mind", Malaysian Psychiatry Association (National) (02 Jun 2016 - 04 Jun 2016)
  2. Trial preparation for sexual crimes against children, COURSE ON THE LAW RELATING TO SEXUAL CRIMES 16 - 19 MAY 2016 Organised By ILKAP, Institut Latihan Kehakiman dan Perundangan (ILKAP) Jabatan Perdana Menteri Malaysia (National) (16 May 2016 - 19 May 2016)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Psychological Impact of Trauma and Abuse in Children, Kursus Penderaan dan Pengabaian Kanak kanak di Malaysia, ILKAP (National) (17 May 2023 - 17 May 2023)
  2. Anxiety Disorders among preschoolers and young children, AOCCN 2019 Asian Oceanian Congress of Child Neurology, Malaysian Society of neurosciences & Malaysian Pediatrics Association (International) (19 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019)
  3. Behavioral Disorders in Children, Developmental Paediatrics (University) (29 Jan 2015 - 29 Jan 2015)
  4. CyberAddiction among Children and Adolescents., KL Mental health (National) (02 Jul 2012 - 04 Jul 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. Psychological first aid on suicidal and non suicidal self injurious behaviour, Student Wellness program 2020, Department of Psychological medicine. University Malaya (University) (31 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Examiner for Thesis Defence Master Examination, National, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) External Examiner Part 2 Masters of Psychiatry Examination, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2016) Manuscript Reviewer for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry related articles for SAGE OPEN., (Reviewer)
  4. (2012) National Clinical Practice Guidelines for Autism, (Scientific Committee)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Program Jangkauan Komuniti Prihatin Madani. Syoknya Minda Sihat. SMK Tropicana, University, (Visiting clinical specialists)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Facilitator and Speaker, National, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2022) Invited Speaker At Jabatan Perdanan Mentor, National, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2020) Dissertation on Cyber bullying, social media addiction and its association with depression and anxiety among University students., DR Michelle Lim
  2. (2020) Child Psychiatry Protocol, Dr Izzatul
  3. (2020) Attachment in Child Psychiatry for Paeds neurology sub specaility, DR Lee MING
  4. (2019) Psychological distress among Child minders in Childrens Homes, Dr Devaki
  5. (2017) positive emotions and QAL of patients on methadone therapy and their psychosocial correlatess, DR Shankar
  6. (2015) Stress And Burnout Among Police Officers In Miri, Sarawak, Dr Nur Adilah
  7. (2015) Dissertation: Stress and Burnout among police officers in Miri, Sarawak, Dr Nuradillah
  8. (2013) Schizophrenia Protocol, Dr Shim
  9. (2013) Internet Addiction among Malaysian adolescents: Prevalence and association with ADHD symptoms, Dr Saramah
  10. (2013) Analyzing teacher efficacy, and mediating factors that predict burnout among female teachers in special education, discipline teachers and school counselors., Dr Sumeet Kaur

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) (NA) - Clinical and Teaching Duties
  2. (2023) (NA) - Psychological Medicine
  3. (2022) (NA) - Masters of Psychological Medicine
  4. (2020) MPM -
  5. (2017) PSY30011 - Psychological Medicine
  6. (2014) KUEP3134 - Clinical Practice
Bachelor
  1. (2023) (NA) - Ummp

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Conducting Workshop for Medical Students On Psychological First Aid On Suicidal and Non Suicidal Self Injurious Behaviour for Students Wellness Program 2020, (31 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Workshop Professional Learning Community for Councillors and Teachers in Petaling District., (26 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019)
  • Presented Symposium At McPm of Family Issues Among Pregnant Teens, in Order to Raise Awareness On How Teachers , Parents and Mental Health Personnel Can Play a Vital Role to Support Pregnant Teens., (02 Jun 2016 - 04 Jun 2016)
  • Conducted a Seminar for Lawyers and Judges to Understand The Psychological Impact On Sexual Crimes Against Children. in Addition On How to Interview and Support This Vulnerable Age Group., (23 May 2016 - 25 May 2016)
  • Conducting Workshop to Lawyers and Judges On Laws Pertaining to Sexual Crimes Towards Childrren. Trial Preparation The Role of Psychologist / Psychiatrists; and Gathering Evidence from The Child Through Expert, (17 May 2016 - 17 May 2016)
  • Involved in Clinical Practice Guidelines (Cpg) for Autism. (National) Ongoing, (15 Jan 2013 - 23 Jan 2015)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Psychodynamic Perspectives On Risk and Complexity, Online and Final Session in UPM (28 Jun 2022 - 16 Aug 2022)
  2. Parent Work: A Must For Mental Health Professionals Working With Parents, Online (16 Nov 2022 - 21 Dec 2022)