Laeeq Tahir, Psychiatrist
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Laeeq Tahir

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

860 Mountain Road 404 Moncton NB, E1C2N7
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About

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
  • Can you work in aerospace medicine if you suffer from social anxiety?

    Social anxiety disorder usually comes as comorbidity with generalized anxiety disorder and in this regard would not be good for this kind of job. If someone has just pure social anxiety disorder, that may be okay, but again, working in that setting can still expose one to some social interactions. Nonetheless, all these illnesses are very treatable. READ MORE

  • How do you calm a manic person?

    This illness has to be treated with appropriate medications in the hands of an expert like a psychiatrist, and once medication starts working, then cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and environmental strategies can help hasten the recovery. READ MORE

  • Anxiety and depression?

    In order for you to be diagnosed, you will have to have an interview/assessment by a qualified doctor exploring your past and current history of illness with signs and symptoms. READ MORE

  • What are some alternatives to antidepressants?

    1. Cognitive behavioral therapy 2. Regular physical exercises at least 45 minutes a day 5 days a week 3. Meditation 4. Brain exercises like puzzles and crosswords 5. Going out enjoying nature 6. Healthy, mutually supportive relationships READ MORE

  • Can you use an inhaler for anxiety attacks?

    Inhalers can only relieve the breathing difficulties related to reactive airway disease like asthma. It has no role in the treatment of anxiety-related breathing difficulties. Four condition deep breathing exercises, meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy are the good non-pharmacological treatment options. READ MORE

  • What therapy is best for stress?

    Cognitive behavioral therapy. READ MORE

  • Can stress make you bloated?

    Yes stress may do it. There is another condition usually associated with stress and anxiety called irritable bowel syndrome in which bloating is one of the symptom. Gluten sensitivity can also do it. Hope it is helpful to you. READ MORE

  • What anxiety can do to your body?

    Anxiety brings with it the excessive amount of stress hormone called cortisol that in turn cause he fight or flight response. Hence the physical symptoms such as heart racing, chest tightness or pain, stomach butterflies, head and neck pain, stiff muscles, etc. Hope this will help. READ MORE

  • What are the different types of psychological tests?

    The psychological testing is in the jurisdiction of psychologists, not psychiatrists. I can tell you some, but may I recommend that you contact a psychologist for better and up-to-date correct information, please. READ MORE

  • How long does it take to treat a panic disorder?

    Panic disorder itself as a disorder tends to be chronic depending upon how long you have it before the treatment, and need to be treated long term with antidepressants either SSRI’s or SNRI’s class as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. However, the panic attacks could get better within 4-6 weeks of treatment. Hope this information is helpful to you. READ MORE

  • Can being overweight cause anxiety?

    As far as I know, there is no direct causal relationship of being overweight in causing anxiety. However, if one gets engaged in obsessively overthinking about his or her weight could become anxious. This kind of anxiety can usually be treated by cognitive behavioral therapy. READ MORE

  • Why do I get depressed after drinking?

    Alcohol is a known depression causing and depression perpetuating substance backed by the scientific literature. Therefore, it’s not surprising that you feel this way. READ MORE

  • I think I have depression?

    Thank you for the question and I commend you for taking charge of your life by recognizing the early symptoms of and an illness that could become chronic if not recognized and treated earlier. Also, I am sorry that you are feeling this way at this tender young age. Now to your question: From the description of your condition, it doesn’t seem like Major Clinical Depression. One should have at least 5 or more of the following symptoms for the same two weeks period and represent a change from the previous functioning: 1. Depressed mood most of the day early every day like feeling sad, empty, hopeless. 2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities most of the day, nearly every day. 3. Decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day or significant weight loss 4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly everyday 5. Being restless or being slowed down compared to previously 6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly everyday 7. Feeling of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly everyday 8. Diminished ability to think or concentrate , or indecisiveness nearly everyday. 9. Thoughts of death or suicidal ideation. Even though you probably would not meet this criteria, my advice would be to seek out some counseling/therapy to mitigate the risk of developing full major depressive illness. Hope it will help. READ MORE

  • Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder?

    Not knowing the detailed background history, I am not able to comment on why your doctor gave you both keppra and tegretol. However, if you have the diagnosis of OCD, Faverin is a good choice to treat OCD. The dose range of Faverin for OCD is from 150 mg to 300 mg daily. Hope this may help you to make a decision and talk to your doctor openly about exploring the options. READ MORE

  • What mental health conditions are associated with obesity?

    Most mental health conditions are comorbid with obesity, particularly Depression and schizophrenia. READ MORE

  • How do I stop worrying?

    You will have to try psychotherapy to learn cognitive behavioural skills and use them to turn your negative anxiety provoking thoughts to more positive thoughts. Some medications would also help in conjunction with psychotherapy. Please see your doctor to get appropriate referral. READ MORE

  • What foods should be avoided with ADHD?

    There is no such recommendation per se to avoid any food. However, in general, too much sugar should be avoided by everybody regardless. READ MORE

  • Is ADHD inherited from the mother or father?

    It could be either or both parents. ADHD is now considered the illness with most heritability surpassing schizophrenia. READ MORE

  • Does anti-anxiety medication change your personality?

    Any legitimate anti-anxiety medication would not change your personality. Laeeq Tahir, MBBS., MD., FRCPC READ MORE

  • What antidepressant is safe with alcohol?

    Consumption of alcohol is not safe for any mental health related illness or issues period, whether someone is taking antidepressants or not. 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

860 Mountain Road 404 -
Moncton, NB E1C2N7
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