‘Beware the guy who says you’re his little sister’

Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj says medicine is a vocation and not just an occupation, and that parents need to realise not every one is cut out to become a doctor before forcing the profession onto their children. PETALING JAYA: An adult inappropriately messaging or calling a child constitutes child … More ‘Beware the guy who says you’re his little sister’

Experts: Men more likely to keep quiet

MEN are more likely to keep quiet about being abused. This is due to shame, fear that they won’t be believed or that the partner might take revenge, say experts. Some domestic violence victims also put up with abuse, justifying them as “isolated incidents” within the abuser’s “nice” underlying personality, says Malaysian Mental Health Association … More Experts: Men more likely to keep quiet

‘Lack of recovery time affects students’ mental health’

PETALING JAYA: Making SPM students sit for three papers in a day could have a negative impact on their performance. They will not have enough time to rest, recharge, revise and give their best in such a “high stakes” exam, said Malaysia Mental Health Association president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. The proposed SPM timetable, he … More ‘Lack of recovery time affects students’ mental health’

Filipino who walked around nude: MMHA recommends psychiatric assessment

KLANG: The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) is recommending that people charged for bizarre public behaviour be held at a psychiatric facility, pending the outcome of their case. MMHA president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said such individuals must also undergo psychiatric assessment while being held in custody. The association’s stand comes following a recent incident … More Filipino who walked around nude: MMHA recommends psychiatric assessment

SPCA suggests TNRM method to curb spread of rabies

PETALING JAYA: The Trap-Neuter-Manage-Return (TNRM) method of stray management could be used to prevent the spread of rabies in the country. SPCA Malaysia president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said under TNRM, small colonies of dogs could be managed by members of the local communities. “These dogs must also be given all vaccinations, including for rabies, … More SPCA suggests TNRM method to curb spread of rabies

MMHA: Time Health Ministry prioritise mental healthcare

KLANG: It is time the Health Ministry seriously looks into mainstreaming and prioritising mental healthcare in the country, says Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. He said it was crucial to give mental healthcare due importance and not regard it as a mere medical discipline. “The first step would be to … More MMHA: Time Health Ministry prioritise mental healthcare

Kick out the blues

  Fun while it lasted: But for some fans, the disappointment of their team losing could have a lasting effect .– Reuters ONLY 1,583 days to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Has that been your only happy thought since France lifted the World Cup in Moscow last week? Are you hearing “Allez” and “Goal!” … More Kick out the blues