Practitioner Profile

Dr. Tan Hong Yee was trained in a wide range of psychiatric subspecialties and is experienced in treating wide variety of conditions especially in adults and the elderly. He is experienced in treating a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, including:

• Mood disorders such as Depression
• Anxiety disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Stress-related conditions and insomnia
• Psychological distress as a result of life changes and chronic/complex health problems

He frequently utilises a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) alongside medications for the treatment of psychological distress.

Dr Tan currently practices at Mind Care Clinic, situated at Farrer Park Medical Centre, which is designed for comfort and privacy. At Mind Care Clinic, we believe in individualized and evidence-based care, while providing a reassuring and comfortable experience.

After completing his basic medical training at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr Tan subsequently pursued Psychiatry as his specialty, with a focus in the areas of General Adult Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Medical Psychiatry) and Geriatric Psychiatry.

Dr. Tan’s particular area of interest lies in Geriatric Psychiatry (elderly/old age Psychiatry), where he believes in holistic, personalized care of both the physical and psychological needs of the elderly. He values non-medical approaches in treating dementia and related memory problems, and had previously led a team specialising in behavioral intervention for dementia.