Mouna J. Sawan is a Geriatric Psychiatrist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. She looks after mental health for older people, with a special focus on dementia and related changes you might notice over time.
When someone gets older, it can bring more stress on the mind, body, and home life. At times, changes in memory, mood, sleep, or behaviour can be hard to sort out. Mouna’s work helps people and families make sense of what’s going on, and work out what support might help most.
Dementia care is a big part of her practice. Dementia can affect thinking and day-to-day life, and it can also change how a person feels and acts. In many cases, symptoms can shift week to week, so it’s not just about one appointment. It’s about helping with safety, comfort, and day-to-day coping, while keeping the person at the centre of the plan.
Geriatric psychiatry also covers other mental health concerns in later life. This can include things like anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues that show up alongside medical problems. Sometimes the signs are subtle, like changes in appetite, withdrawal from friends, or confusion that seems to come and go. Mouna works with carers and family members as well as the person receiving care, because that support makes a real difference.
Profile details on experience aren’t listed here, but the core of the work is clear: specialist mental health care for older adults in Sydney. Education details also aren’t shown on this profile, and there’s no research or clinical trial information listed at this time.
If you’re looking for help with dementia-related mental health needs, it can be a good starting point to book an appointment and talk through what you’re seeing. You can bring any notes you’ve made, questions you’ve been too worried to ask, and any concerns about changes in mood, memory, or behaviour. From there, the goal is usually practical—clear next steps and support that fits real life.
