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Clinical Psychology; Mental Health
Malaysia

Biography

Professorial Teaching Fellow
Department of Psychology
School of Medical and Life Sciences
Sunway University, Malaysia

I'm currently Associate Dean (International) at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Malaysia. I am a Professor at the Department of Psychology under the school. My main research areas is in mental health literacy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and cross-cultural aspects of mental health intervention. I also teach in the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme - usually Abnormal Psychology and History of Psychology. I'm also supervising postgraduate students here.

While I'm a clinical psychology by training, I no longer provide clinical consultations at I'm a full-time academic. However, I'm passionate about promoting clinical psychology as a mental health profession especially in Malaysia where it is still in its infancy, and without enforceable regulatory mechanisms. I helped found the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology in 2010, where I was also the Founding President.

Activities

Employment (5)

Sunway University: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY

2020-01-02 to present | Associate Dean (International) / Professor (Department of Psychology)
Employment
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Universiti Monash - Kampus Malaysia: Bandar Sunway, Selangor, MY

2017-08-07 to present | Adjunct Senior Lecturer (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Employment
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University of East Anglia: Norwich, Norfolk, GB

2017-01 to present | Honorary Senior Lecturer (Norwich Medical School)
Employment
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Sunway University: Bandar Sunway, Selangor, MY

2013-03-11 to 2019-12-31 | Associate Professor (Psychology)
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Fakulti Sains Kesihatan: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, MY

2002-05-21 to 2013-03-09 | Head / Associate Professor (Health Psychology Unit)
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Education and qualifications (4)

Lancaster University: Lancaster, Lancashire, GB

2013 to 2015 | Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Organisation and Educaiton Development)
Education
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Murdoch University: Murdoch, WA, AU

1998 to 2002 | Doctor of Psychology (Psychology)
Education
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Murdoch University: Murdoch, WA, AU

1997 to 1997 | Bachelor of Psychology (Psychology)
Education
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University of Western Australia: Crawley, WA, AU

1994 to 1996 | Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Education
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Professional activities (11)

University of Exeter: Exeter, Devon, GB

2021-07 to present | Honorary Associate Professor (Psychology - College of Life and Environmental Sciences)
Invited position
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Asian Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Association: Seoul, KR

2021-02 to present | Secretary
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Monash University Malaysia: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY

2017-08 to present | Adjunct Senior Lecturer (Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine)
Invited position
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University of East Anglia: Norwich, Norfolk, GB

2017-01 to present | Honorary Senior Lecturer (Norwich Medical School)
Invited position
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Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2010 to present | Full Member
Membership
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Asian Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association: Seoul, KR

2013-04 to 2018-06 | Secretary
Service
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Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2010-06 to 2018 | Vice President / Founding President
Service
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EduCoop (Cooperative of Private Education Institutions Malaysia): Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MY

2017-04-20 | National Outstanding Educator Award 2017 (Psychology)
Distinction
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Sunway University: Bandar Sunway, Selangor, MY

2016 to 2016 | Award for Excellence in Teaching
Distinction
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Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology: Colombo, LK

2015-08-28 to 2015-08-30 | Gold Medal for Best Paper Presentation – Professional Category (International Conference on Applied Psychology 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka)
Distinction
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HELP University: Kuala Lumpur, MY

2009-01 to 2011-12 | External Lecturer (Department of Psychology)
Invited position
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Funding (1)

The investigation into suicide risk among university students: Factors of interpersonal needs and resiliency

2017-01 to 2017-12 | Grant
Sunway University (Bandar Sunway, Selangor, MY)
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Lai Oon Ng

Works (28)

The effects of chrononutrition, chronotype and sleep behavior variabilities on adiposity traits and appetite sensations among a sample of urban Malaysian adults: a cross-sectional study

2024-09-02 | Preprint
Contributors: Yee-How Say; Mimi Shamirah Nordin; Alvin Lai Oon Ng
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Mental health literacy: A systematic review of knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders in Malaysia

Asia-Pacific Psychiatry
2022-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Khadeeja Munawar; Firdaus Mukhtar; Fahad Riaz Choudhry; Alvin Lai Oon Ng
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Staying safe at work

Sunway University Press
2021 | Book
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Lai Oon Ng

Reaching Out: Your Your Easy Guide to Finding Affordable Quality Online Therapy

Ellen Whyte
2020-11-30 | Book
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Lai Oon Ng

Buddhist Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy

2020-08-21 | Book chapter
Contributors: Alvin Lai Oon Ng; Ee Mun Hon; Ming Tik Chia
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Development and Validation of a Physical Activity Educational Module for Overweight and Obese Adolescents: CERGAS Programme

International journal of environmental research and public health
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85065501793

Contributors: Lau, X.C.; Wong, Y.L.; Wong, J.E.; Koh, D.; Sedek, R.; Jamil, A.T.; Ng, A.L.O.; Hazizi, A.S.; Ruzita, A.T.; Poh, B.K.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Views of young people in Malaysia on mental health, help-seeking and unusual psychological experiences

Early Intervention in Psychiatry
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85066140696

Contributors: Berry, C.; Michelson, D.; Othman, E.; Tan, J.C.; Gee, B.; Hodgekins, J.; Byrne, R.E.; Ng, A.L.O.; Marsh, N.V.; Coker, S. et al.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Buddhist Approaches to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Multicultural Counseling Applications for Improved Mental Healthcare Services
2018-10-12 | Book chapter | Author
Part of ISBN: 9781522560739
Contributors: Lai Oon Ng; Ee M. Hon; Ming T. Chia
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IGI Global
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Effects of Brief Group Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Stress Reduction among Medical Students in a Malaysian University

Mindfulness
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84955499728

Contributors: Phang, C.K.; Chiang, K.C.; Ng, L.O.; Keng, S.-L.; Oei, T.P.S.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Brief mindfulness-based intervention: Effects between quantitative and qualitative measures

5th Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2016)
2016-02 | Conference paper
Contributors: Pei Lim Tiang; Departmnt of Psycology Sunway University Petaling Jaya; malaysia; Alvin Lai Oon Ng; Cheng Kar Pang
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Effectiveness of a three-week brief Mindfulness- Based Stress Reduction among university students

5th Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2016)
2016-02 | Conference paper
Contributors: Anushiya Chaturi Vanajan; Department of Psychology Sunway University Petaling Jaya; Malaysia; Alvin Lai Oon Ng
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Lai Oon Ng via Crossref Metadata Search

Clinical psychology in Malaysia: Roles and issues

Culture and Cognition: A Collection of Critical Essays
2015 | Book
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2-s2.0-84967195482

Contributors: Ng, A.L.O.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Islamic Religiosity, Depression and Anxiety among Muslim Cancer Patients

IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences
2015 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2187-0675
Contributors: Nadzirah Ahmad Basri; Gan Chun Hong; Ng Lai Oon; Shuzo Kumagai
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Developing a Malaysian Psychotic Symptom Screening Inventory: an exploratory study

International Journal of Culture and Mental Health
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84918492317

Contributors: Ng, L.O.; Wee, L.H.; Lee, J.K.; Johari, M.Z.; Hassan Nudin, S.S.; Omar, B.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Malaysian Psychotic Symptoms Screening Inventory

PsycTESTS Dataset
2014 | Dataset
Contributors: Lai Oon Ng; Lei Hum Wee; Ji Kwan Lee; Mohammad Zabri Johari; Siti Sa’adiah Hassan Nudin; Baharudin Omar
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Nutritional status and dietary intakes of children aged 6 months to 12 years: Findings of the Nutrition Survey of Malaysian Children (SEANUTS Malaysia)

British Journal of Nutrition
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84884231534

Contributors: Poh, B.K.; Ng, B.K.; Siti Haslinda, M.D.; Nik Shanita, S.; Wong, J.E.; Budin, S.B.; Ruzita, A.T.; Ng, L.O.; Khouw, I.; Norimah, A.K.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier
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Perceived physical activity barriers related to body weight status and sociodemographic factors among Malaysian men in Klang Valley

BMC Public Health
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84875323940

Contributors: Ibrahim, S.; Karim, N.A.; Oon, N.L.; Ngah, W.Z.W.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Relationship between anthropometric indicators and cognitive performance in Southeast Asian school-aged children

British Journal of Nutrition
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84884263780

Contributors: Sandjaja, S.; Poh, B.K.; Rojroonwasinkul, N.; Le Nyugen, B.K.; Budiman, B.; Ng, L.O.; Soonthorndhada, K.; Xuyen, H.T.; Deurenberg, P.; Parikh, P.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier
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Clinical psychology in Malaysia: issues and opporunities

Psychology in Malaysia: Current research and future directions
2012 | Book chapter
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Lai Oon Ng

Use of Religious Resources in Psychotherapy from a Tradition-Sensitive Approach: Cases from Chinese in Malaysia

Pastoral Psychology
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84866451739

Contributors: Ting, R.S.-K.; Ng, A.L.O.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of gender and nutritional status on academic achievement and cognitive function among primary school children in a rural district in Malaysia

Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-80053979661

Contributors: Hamid Jan, J.M.; Mitra, A.M.; Hasmiza, H.; Pim, C.D.; Ng, L.O.; Wan Manan, W.M.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Randomized controlled trial of a good practice approach to treatment of childhood obesity in Malaysia: Malaysian Childhood Obesity Treatment Trial (MASCOT)

International Journal of Pediatric Obesity
2011 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-79959982006

Contributors: Wafa, S.W.; Talib, R.A.; Hamzaid, N.H.; McColl, J.H.; Rajikan, R.; Ng, L.O.; Ramli, A.H.; Reilly, J.J.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Religious Resources in Psychotherapy

Multiple Perspectives of Psychology: Issue, Challenges and Future Directions
2011 | Book chapter
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Lai Oon Ng

Clinical Psychology in Malaysia: Issues of Training and Practice

PsycEXTRA Dataset
2010 | Dataset
Contributors: Alvin Lai Oon Ng
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Use of Religious Resources in Psychotherapy Among Chinese in Malaysia

PsycEXTRA Dataset
2010 | Dataset
Contributors: Rachel Sing-Kiat Ting; Alvin Lai Oon Ng
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Lai Oon Ng via Crossref Metadata Search

The female athlete triad among elite Malaysian athletes: Prevalence and associated factors

Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-70349569254

Contributors: Quah, Y.V.; Poh, B.K.; Ng, L.O.; Noor, M.I.
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Lai Oon Ng via Scopus - Elsevier

Four Noble Truths of Buddhism

Horizons of Spiritual Psychology
2008 | Book chapter
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Lai Oon Ng

Teaching Children Handling Study Stress

TC Publishing
2004 | Book
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