Dr. Norharlina Bahar, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Norharlina Bahar is a Senior Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience caring for the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and adolescents. Previously, Dr. Harlina served as Head of the Psychiatry and Mental Health Department at Hospital Selayang, where she led clinical services, training, and research.

International Exposure Dr. Harlina is actively involved in teaching, supervision, and professional development, and regularly speaks at local and international conferences. She has published in medical journals and contributed to national mental health policies and clinical practice guidelines. She currently serves as Vice President of the Malaysian Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Association and is the Founding President of the Malaysian Society of Internet Addiction Prevention (MySIA). She also collaborates with the World Health Organization on initiatives supporting child mental health and wellbeing.

Education She holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) and a Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (M.Med Psych), and has completed subspecialty training and a Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She also underwent advanced training in Eating Disorders and Infant Mental Health, which supports her gentle, family-centred approach to care.

Specialisms
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Digital and Behavioural Addictions Infant Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Depression & Anxiety
Self-harm
School Refusal
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Languages Spoken: English, Malay