Curriculum Vitae

DR. LIM POH KHUEN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Psychological Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Lim Poh Khuen is a lecturer and psychiatrist in Department of Psychological Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She earned her MBBS degree from International Medical University (IMU) and completed her specialized training in psychological medicine in Universiti Malaya (UM). She was honored with the prestigious Chevening Awards in 2021/22 to pursue her Masters of Science in Global Mental Health in King's College London (KCL), UK. In the UK, she was selected for the Principal's Global Leadership Award (KCL) and contributed her expertise as a member of the Global Student Working Group for the Connaught Global Challenge Award. Dr. Lim is deeply dedicated to advancing mental health initiatives, particularly in the realms of public mental health and mindfulness interventions. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MENTAL HEALTH
    MSc Global Mental Health

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER DEGREE
    King's College, London
  • MSc Global Mental Health, (Science)
    King's College London
  • MPM, (Psychological Medicine)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • THE GLOBAL STUDENT WORKING GROUP, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • CHEVENING ALUMNI MALAYSIA CONSTITUTION, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • TASKFORCE MEMBER , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Principal's Global Leadership Award (Postgraduate)
    King's College London, 2022 (University)
  • Connaught Global Challenge Award
    Connaught Fund, 2021 (International)
  • Chevening Scholarship Award
    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, 2021 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Lim, M. A., Ang, B. T., Lam, C. L., Loh, E. C., Zainuddin, S. I., Capelle, D. P., . . . Tan, S. B. (2021). The effect of 5-min mindfulness of love on suffering and spiritual quality of life of palliative care patients: A randomized controlled study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 30(5), 8. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13456
  2. Lim, P. K., Nordin, A. S. A., Yee, A., & Tan, S. B. (2021). Prevalence of Smartphone Addiction in Patients with Depression and Its Association with Depression Severity: a Cross-sectional Study. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 19(4), 919-933. doi: 10.1007/s11469-019-00203-0
Others
  1. Beng, T. S., Ying, Y. K., Xin, C. A., Jane, L. E., Lin, D. C., Khuen, L. P., ... & Loong, L. C. (2021). The experiences of well-being of family caregivers in palliative care: A qualitative study using thematic analysis. Progress in Palliative Care, 1-8.
  2. Lim, M. A., Ang, B. T., Lam, C. L., Loh, E. C., Zainuddin, S. I., Capelle, D. P., ... & Tan, S. B. (2021). The effect of 5 min mindfulness of love on suffering and spiritual quality of life of palliative care patients: A randomized controlled study. European Journal of Cancer Care, e13456.
  3. Lim, P. K., Nordin, A. S. A., Yee, A., & Tan, S. B. (2021). Prevalence of smartphone addiction in patients with depression and its association with depression severity: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 19:913-933
  4. Beng, T. S., Xin, C. A., Ying, Y. K., Khuen, L. P., Yee, A., Zainuddin, S. I., ... & Loong, L. C. (2020). Hope in Palliative Care: A Thematic Analysis. Journal of Palliative Care, 0825859720948976.
  5. Seng Beng Tan, Yan Li Lee, Shir Nee Tan, Tze Ying Ng, Yong Teck Teo, Poh Khuen Lim, Ee Chin Loh, Chee Loong Lam. (2020). The Experiences of Well-being of Palliative Care Providers in Malaysia: A Thematic Analysis. J Hosp Palliat Nurse, 22(5), 407-414
  6. Tan SB, Tan TT, Tan MP, Loo KK, Lim PK, Ng CG, et al. Contributing and Relieving Factors of Suffering in Palliative Care Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Study. OMEGA-Journal of Death and Dying. 2020;0030222820942642
Books
  1. Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, Lim Poh Khuen, Jake Lim. (2021). A Caring Guide Towards Recovery in Schizophrenia. Published by UMCares, Universiti Malaya
Article in Proceeding
  1. Lim, P. K., Hankir, A., & Zaman, R. (2021). Innovative Interventions to Reduce the Stigma Attached to Intellectual Disabilities: A Narrative Review. Psychiatria Danubina, 33(Suppl 11), 74-78.
Other Publications
  1. Lim Poh Khuen. Coping with COVID-19 in Malaysia: The Mental Health Psychosocial Support Action Plan. The Registrar Royal College of Psychiatrists (February 2021) 11-12. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. RTM2 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • The Plus Sayheart Program, PLUS, Consultant
    20 May 2021 - 25 Nov 2021 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service during Covid-19 for Healthcare Workers and Patients, Congress Psychiatry Medforum 2021 December Professional Training of Doctors, Polish Psychiatric Association (International) (11 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Pemeriksaan Laporan Penyelidikan (Disertasi) Untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian I, Wazah Sarjana Perubatan Psikologi/Psikiatri (Bersama), Mei 2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) External Advisor, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Speaker At 1st Malaysia Asthma Preceptorship Conference, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Speaker, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Panelist, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Students: Understanding Postsecondary Stressors, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2022) Ahli Panel Forum Fahami Skizofrenia Sempena Sambutan Hari Skizofrenia 2022 Peringkat Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) Chairperson "Friendship Bench: The Untold Story", University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2022) Mindfulness Facilitator, International, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Tetamu Rakaman Dimensi Minda, National, (Interview)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Speaker At 1st Malaysia Asthma Preceptorship Conference, (07 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023) (National)
  • Panelist for Mental Health & Racism, (15 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2022) (International)
  • Panelist, (23 Oct 2021 - 23 Oct 2021) (National)
  • Moderator for Mental Health Webinar, (07 Aug 2021 - 07 Aug 2021) (National)
  • Judge At Myunicef Impact Challenge, in Partnership With The Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (Magic)., (19 Jul 2021 - 19 Jul 2021) (National)
  • Befrienders Kuala Lumpur “Self-Care for Better Health”, (23 Apr 2021 - 23 Apr 2021)
  • ‘Voices With Hope’ Utar Social Activists Sharing Session On “Mental Health Impact of Sexual Violence”, (27 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2021)