David K. Shum is a psychiatrist based in Mount Gravatt, QLD. You can find the practice at 176 Messines Ridge Road, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122, Australia.
David works with people who are dealing with tough mental health changes, as well as the kind of stress that can come with major medical problems. In many cases, that includes support for mood issues like major depression and bipolar disorder. At times, it also covers anxiety around big life shifts, and the strain that comes when thoughts or feelings start to feel out of control.
He also looks after people who experience psychosis and related conditions, including schizophrenia. For some people, symptoms can show up as confusion, unusual beliefs, or major changes in how they think and act. David focuses on helping patients get a clearer plan for treatment, day to day coping, and safer next steps.
Another big part of the work is mental health support after brain injuries and health events. This can include traumatic brain injury, stroke, and situations linked to brain tumours. There can be changes to memory, behaviour, and thinking, and it often helps to have a calm, structured approach to care.
David is also involved in helping people with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Developmental dysphasia can affect communication and daily routines too, and he works with patients and families to help reduce the stress that can build up around school, relationships, and everyday tasks.
Behaviour and impulse issues can be part of the picture as well, including antisocial personality disorder. These situations can be challenging for everyone involved, so the goal is usually about safety, better coping skills, and practical support that fits the person’s life.
Over time, patients may come in with concerns like memory loss or dementia, or with changes that happen after serious illnesses such as COVID-19. Sometimes there are also medical factors in the mix, like dehydration, and that’s where a steady, coordinated mindset matters.
When care is needed, David works to keep things grounded and understandable. The aim is to help people feel more steady, get clearer about what’s going on, and move forward with a plan that makes sense.
