Laeeq Tahir, Psychiatrist
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Laeeq Tahir

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

860 Mountain Road 404 Moncton NB, E1C2N7
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Laeeq Tahir, MBBS, MD, FRCPC, works at Moncton Medical Center within the Moncton Hospital in Moncton, New Brunswick. The Hospital is recognized as a leader in healthcare delivery and health promotion. A psychiatrist for nearly 30 years, Dr. Tahir specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, and other issues pertaining to adult psychiatry. Dr. Tahir continued post-graduate education with his internship training at Bahawal Victoria Hospital, in Pakistan, and then with his residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Duke University in the United States. He is a renowned Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and holds certification by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. In his spare time, Dr. Tahir has authored several medical publications, precepts in the field of psychiatry, conducts consultations, and is an Assistant Professor at the Western Ontario and Dalhousie Universities.

Education and Training

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Quaid-E Azam Medical College

Board Certification

Certified by the Royal College Of Physician and Surgeons of Canada

Provider Details

Male Hindi, Urdu 26 years of experience
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Laeeq Tahir's Expert Contributions
  • Is there a way that I can concentrate better?

    First of all, you need to be appropriately evaluated by your doctor to determine what is causing the concentration problem, as it could be the symptom of number of physical and mental illnesses. There are some mind exercises that could be beneficial/helpful, but having a thorough evaluation should be done and then consultation with appropriate specialist, as mind exercises and some medications could be helpful if chosen carefully by the appropriate specialist. Hope this will be of some help. READ MORE

  • Can depression cause physical symptoms?

    Depression, unfortunately, is a chronic and multi-system disease affecting mental, physical, emotional and cognitive domains of our life. And yes, in my opinion, it all could be related because of natural connectivity of the mind and body. READ MORE

  • What can I do to cope with my late night shifts?

    Night Shift is a demon of the modern day way of life. Nature has made nights for sleep and if one goes against the biological clock that nature has fit in your brain, that what happens how you are feeling. that being said, I don't think it is a reflection of your inefficiency. There are ways to deal with it. Among them the foremost is to try to have your shift change if at all possible. if that is not possible then you need to see a doctor and get the full physical exam including your mental health and ask your doctor's opinion if you could be the good candidate who may benefit from taking stimulant medication to cope with night shift and taking Melatonin when you finish work so that biological clock can be Re-set as per your work requirements. hope this will be helpful. READ MORE

  • Does my son need to go through some kind of counselling during my divorce proceedings?

    In my opinion it is imperative that you make sure to have your son having regular sessions of counseling throughout this unfortunate and emotionally disturbing process. READ MORE

  • Vivid daydreams

    If this is becoming a real problem and affecting your functioning, then you may want to be evaluated by a psychiatrist for depression and ADHD. READ MORE

  • Can copper deficiency cause short-term memory loss and paresthesia of the face?

    That could be because of deficiency or even excess of any of the supplemental vitamins and elements including copper. It may not be the total cause of your condition, but getting levels up to the normal level would surely help. READ MORE

  • Is negative thinking a disease?

    Negative thinking is a symptom of a number of mental illnesses, not a disease itself. Depression and anxiety disorders are among those illnesses. To be on the cautious side, you should be thoroughly evaluated by a psychiatrist to rule out any depressive or anxiety related illness. READ MORE

  • Is the need for having sex everyday abnormal?

    As long as you don't have any medical problems, it's quite normal for some people to have this much sexual appetite at this prime age as of yours. READ MORE

  • My daughter is going through a divorce. Should she get psychiatric counselling?

    Divorce is indeed quite a traumatic event particularly if the marriage has also been traumatic and counseling is recommended to avoid developing depression or other mental health problems. READ MORE

  • I have been recommended 5mg Lorazapam to fight my anxiety disorder. What are its side effects?

    5 mg of Lorazepam is quite a high dose. I think it would probably be 0.5 mg that your doctor has prescribed. However, it is not an actual treatment if you have a diagnosis of anxiety. It is just a band aid kind of treatment to be used for breakthrough anxiety attacks or panic attacks. The main side effect is that it causes sedation AND SLOWS DOWN YOUR REFLEXES so it should not be taken before or during driving. The other caveat is that it does cause a dependence and has addiction problems. READ MORE

  • Is there a difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

    Psychologists provide the psychotherapy and do psychometric testing, if required, but do not prescribe medications. Psychiatrists can provide psychotherapy and medication treatment both. READ MORE

  • I am suddenly binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

    Binge eating disorder is a mental disorder if you meet the full criteria. This disorder is not uncommon in your age group. However, just binge eating is only one of the 4 or 5 criteria to meet to be diagnosed as having binge eating disorder. READ MORE

  • What causes mental fatigue?

    Any kind of psychosocial or physical stress as well certain medical illnesses cause Mental fatigue READ MORE

  • Can antidepressants cause low BP?

    It depends on what kind of antidepressant he is on and what other medical condition he has. Particularly at this age, it becomes a little more complicated as our liver and kidneys are not as efficient as they were before. Some antidepressants actually increase the blood pressure and some tend to decrease it, but not much. READ MORE

  • I feel negative most of the time. Is it a sign to be worried about?

    In my opinion, yes it is a worrisome sign and I would recommend that you be evaluated by a psychiatrist to check if you are developing some kind of mental health problem. READ MORE

  • Is binge eating a sign of depression?

    It could be a sign of depression. However, Binge Eating disorder is in itself a disorder that also could be comorbid with any other mental disorder like depression. Good news is that it is treatable. READ MORE

  • Is it okay to drink when taking antidepressants?

    Drinking alcohol is not recommended, particularly for people with depression, even if you are not on any antidepressants, alcohol in itself is a depressogenic substance. However, being on an antidepressant and drinking makes it doubly dangerous as your liver may become overwhelmed trying to metabolize both and may not metabolize the antidepressant at all as it preferentially goes after alcohol. READ MORE

  • How should a person requiring psychiatric help be approached?

    Just be empathetic and supportive trying to explore his thoughts and along the way just insert the thought of seeking a professional help. READ MORE

  • Is there any medication to cure OCD?

    Fortunately, there are medications to help in OCD and most patients get fully relieved from the symptoms if they continue to take the medication as prescribed. However, treatment takes a really long time and there is always a chance of getting it back if treatment is terminated. READ MORE

  • Is depression a sign of madness?

    Depression is NOT a sign of madness. It is an illness just like any other medical illness and is very well treatable. Some people with depression become reclusive and some erratic. All it takes is to see a doctor, get a proper diagnosis, and get treated. After good treatment, most people can function very well in their lives. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

ADHDAdult PsychiatryAnxietyGeriatric PsychiatryMood DisordersPersonality DisordersPsychosisPsychosomatic MedicineIME's

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University, 2007-Present -
  • Assistant Professor, University of Western Ontario -
  • Psychiatric Medical Education Liaison, Consultant Psychiatrist, South East Regional Health Authority, The Moncton Hospital, 2007-Present -
  • Psychiatric Preceptor, Community Mental Health Centre in Miramichi, 2014 -
  • Clinical Asisstant Professor Memorial university of Foundland 2016 - 2017

Awards

  • Certificate of Recognition for Resident's Teaching, Dalhousie University, 1999-2001, 2008, 2009   
  • University Sstudents' Council, Teaching Honor Roll, Award of Excellence in Teaching Medicine, University of Western Ontario, 2005-2006   
  • Outstanding Graduating Resident Award, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1999   
  • Golden Apple Teaching Award, 1999   
  • Resident of the Year Awardfor Excellence in Clinical Psychiatry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1999   
  • Recognition of New Promising Thought Leader Award, First Annual Chief Resident Program, American Psychiatric Associtaion, 1999   
  • Stepping Stone Award in Geriatric Psychiatry, American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1999   
  • Overall Best Resident of the Year Award, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1998   

Treatments

  • Mood,Anxiety, ADHD, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychosomatic medicine,

Fellowships

  • Royal College of Physicians of Canada (Adult Psychiatry)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association, Canadian Psychiatric Association, Canadian Medical Association, New Brunswick Medical Association, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council

Articles and Publications

  • Conversion Disorder, treating a state of mind; The Canadian Journal of CME, 2007
  • The impact of CME on physician's knowledge, An analysis of 3 years data from Pre- and Post- CME tests; Research Insights, 2008

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Empathy and Eagerness for the Field

Areas of research

  • Impact of CME session on the knowledge of participants (2002-2005). Expanded and Organized the Department of Psychiatry, Monthly CME Conference to Remote sites in South Western Ontario (2005-2006). Integration of Weekly CME Events between three major hospitals of University of Western Ontario and Interactive Video Broadcasting to Remote Sites (2005-2006).

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Independent Medical Examination on a Regular Basis Since 1999, Covering Variety of Issues Related to Disability. Court Ordered Forensic Assessments Regularly.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Humanity

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Psychiatry, Canadian Journal of psychiatry

Areas of research

Impact of CME session on the knowledge of participants (2002-2005). Expanded and Organized the Department of Psychiatry, Monthly CME Conference to Remote sites in South Western Ontario (2005-2006). Integration of Weekly CME Events between three major hospitals of University of Western Ontario and Interactive Video Broadcasting to Remote Sites (2005-2006).

Laeeq Tahir's Practice location

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Moncton, NB E1C2N7
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