Dr Shermaine Sim,
Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Shermaine Sim Su Tein’s career has encompassed clinical practice, public health leadership, and mental health systems development. Her approach integrates comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment with culturally informed psychosocial support, drawing on experience across tertiary care institutions, primary healthcare facilities, and community-based settings.

Education

Dr Sim holds an MBBS and DrPsych from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and has over fifteen years of experience in psychiatry, specialising in child, adolescent, and adult mental health.

International Exposure

Most recently, Dr Sim served as Mental Health Lead at UNICEF Malaysia, where she developed and implemented evidence-based mental health programs across healthcare, education, and community settings. She has contributed to policy development, clinical training programs, and implementation of scalable mental health interventions aimed at improving service accessibility and quality. Currently, she also serves on the board of the Malaysian Youth Development Research Institute (IYRES).

Specialisms

Depression & Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Stress Disorders

Languages Spoken

English, Malay, Chinese