Psychiatry – A Vital Component of Rare Disease Treatment

Rare diseases do present a challenge for psychiatrists, but not one that is insurmountable with an open mind and a proactive approach to educating oneself on rare diseases and their impact on mental well-being. Indeed, it could be argued that psychiatrists are a core part of the treatment team for a patient with a rare disease, necessitating greater awareness of this patient population in psychiatry.

Adrian LOW, PsyD, CPsychol 劉英健博士Nasser Zahran