Nurul Atiqah Dahalan
Cheras
Summary
Compassionate and committed psychiatrist with a strong track record of clinical excellence and leadership in mental health initiatives. Actively involved in shaping the direction of psychotherapy services at the national level while also contributing to quality assurance via membership in the National Psychiatry Audit Committee. Passionate about complex and evolving areas of mental health, particularly borderline personality disorder, adult ADHD, and geriatric psychiatry. Known for a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that integrates psychotherapy, pharmacology, and multidisciplinary care to improve outcomes across diverse populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatrist
Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang
06.2024 - Current
- Leading psychiatric evaluations and treatment planning for diverse patient groups.
- Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
- Supervising junior doctors and trainees.
Visiting Psychiatrist
Klinik Kesihatan Puchong, Batu 14
06.2024 - Current
Gazzetting Psychiatrist
Hospital Kajang
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed supervised training in accordance with national guidelines.
- Managed both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care.
- Contributed to psychoeducation programmes for public.
Postgraduate Trainee in Psychiatry
Various Hospitals
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh (General Psychiatry)
- Hospital Taiping (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
- Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Addiction Psychiatry)
- Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban (Geriatric Psychiatry)
- Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta (Forensic Psychiatry)
Medical Officer
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh & Hospital Gerik
01.2017 - 01.2019
House Officer
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Rotated through Paediatrics, O&G, Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Psychiatry.
Education
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - undefined
Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
01.2022
MBBS - undefined
Jordan University of Science & Technology
01.2014
Skills
- Clinical Psychiatry
- Psychotherapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Mental Health Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership & Teamwork
Certification
- Date of Gazettement as Psychiatrist – 2024-01-22
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – 2024-09
- DBT Skills – 2021-06
- Good Clinical Practice – CRC Hospital Taiping, 2019
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Malay - Native
English - Fluent
Arabic – Professional Working Proficiency
Awards
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC), Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak – 2017
Training
2025
- Psychiatry Subspecialty Course
- Psychiatry Emergency Course
- Masterclass Triaging in Psychiatry
- Suicide Risk Management in Hospital
- ACT for ADHD
- National Neuromodulation Course
2024
- Latihan Training of Trainers (TOT) Garis Panduan Management Guidelines of Behavioral Addiction KKM
- Bengkel Audit Psikiatri & Administrative Psychiatry 2024
- Training of Facilitators [Seeding Level] Program Kesihatan Optimum (OHP)
- Psychological First Aid
- Kursus "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Illness 2024"
- Kursus "Suicide Risk Management in Hospitals" Peringkat Negeri Selangor
- Bengkel TOT Pengendalian Data SHHARP
- Kursus Penilaian Ketidakupayaan Psikiatri Peringkat Negeri Selangor
- Latihan Management & Prevention of violence (MPV) in Hospital Settings
- 2nd Asia Pacific Optimal Health Program (Sanubari) Symposium
- Kursus Basic Life Support
- ACT For Beginners 2024
- Taklimat Garis Panduan Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Bakal Haji Musim 1446/2025M untuk Pemeriksa Kesihatan Negeri Selangor Peringkat Negeri Selangor
- National Heart & Mind Seminar
2023
- Perinatal & Infant Psychiatry Educational Program
- Royal College of Psychiatrist Faculty of Liaison Conference
- Community & Rehabilitation Psychiatry Conference 3.0
- Vaginismus : The Unspoken Pain Seminar
- Circle of Hope
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- Member, National Guideline for Management of HCWs with Mental Health Issues – 2025–Present
- Member, Sektor Psikoterapi dan Intervensi Psikologi – 2025–Present
- State Co-Ordinator for Talk & Heal Intervention – 2025–Present
- Central Region Co-Ordinator for National Audit Psychiatry Committee – 2024–Present
- Member, Selangor Psychiatry Logbook Committee – 2024–Present
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Team (MHPSS) Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang – Member – 2024 – Present
RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT
- Co-Investigator – Prevalence of Self-Harm in Young Patients – 2024–Ongoing
- Rater – ESCAPE-TRD Clinical Trial – 2022 (Completed)
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT AND PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED
- Circle of Hope (Psychoeducation for patient and carer) | Speaker and organizer
- DEMCARE Psychoeducation (For carer of dementia patient) | Speaker and organizer
- Psychological First Aid, PKD Sepang | Speaker
- Psychological First Aid, Emergency Department HTPN Kajang | Speaker
- Suicide Risk Management in Hospital, HTPN Kajang | Speaker and organizer
- World Mental Health Day 2024, HSIS, Serdang | Organizer
- Forum Kesedaran Belia Bebas Dadah, UUM | Speaker
- Kursus Komunikasi Berkesan & Pengurusan Stress, Polis Trafik IPD Ipoh | Speaker
- CNE : Managing Suicidal Patient in Ward, HSIS Serdang | Speaker
Timeline
Psychiatrist
Hospital Sultan Idris Shah, Serdang
06.2024 - Current
Visiting Psychiatrist
Klinik Kesihatan Puchong, Batu 14
06.2024 - Current
Gazzetting Psychiatrist
Hospital Kajang
01.2024 - 06.2024
Postgraduate Trainee in Psychiatry
Various Hospitals
01.2019 - 01.2023
Medical Officer
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh & Hospital Gerik
01.2017 - 01.2019
House Officer
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh
01.2014 - 01.2016
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - undefined
Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
MBBS - undefined
Jordan University of Science & Technology