Month: February 2023

Episod Ganas Pesakit Mental Boleh Dielak, Perlu Rawatan Dan Jagaan Rapi

February 26, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Pesakit mental perlu menerima penjagaan dan rawatan sewajarnya bagi memastikan mereka dapat menguruskan diri sendiri atau situasi dialami. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, Profesor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj berkata, aspek berkenaan jika diberi perhatian rapi berupaya mengelakkan pelbagai episod keganasan, termasuk insiden tikam yang berlaku di Hospital Selayang, semalam. Menurut beliau, suspek kes … More Episod Ganas Pesakit Mental Boleh Dielak, Perlu Rawatan Dan Jagaan Rapi

Malaysia Madani dan kesihatan mental

February 26, 2023

SAUDARA PENGARANG, PRINSIP Malaysia Madani iaitu kemampanan, kepercayaan, rasa hormat, inovasi dan keperihatinan adalah semua komponen penting berkaitan kesihatan mental. Kepercayaan juga penting untuk individu berasa selesa bagi mendapatkan bantuan dan melibatkan diri dalam rawatan. Rasa hormat adalah perlu untuk individu berasa dihargai dan didengari apabila membincangkan kebimbangan mengenai kesihatan mental. Inovasi menjamin agar perkhidmatan … More Malaysia Madani dan kesihatan mental

Feeling stressed out? Practise self-care and have support for stressful times

February 24, 2023

The year has barely started and there are already interesting national developments with psychological dimensions. The Chinese New Year celebrations, though slightly muted as in the recent past, was no less meaningful in bringing Malaysians closer together. Family gatherings during festive occasions, such as Chinese New Year reunion dinners, can be beneficial in many ways. … More Feeling stressed out? Practise self-care and have support for stressful times

It’s time to heal and reconcile now that GE15 is over

February 24, 2023

I received one of those “public interest” visual clips on my mobile messenger service. It suggested, now that the general elections are over, friends should not remain alienated over politics and party lines. The clip ended with the caption “Governments come and go but friends are forever”. This single message gave me the resolve to … More It’s time to heal and reconcile now that GE15 is over

Thinking about dying can spur you to live a better life

February 22, 2023

Planning for death It may be a scary thought for some, and even taboo for others, but contemplating your mortality can have positive effects too. QUEEN Elizabeth II’s death was reported to have been communicated internally in one coded phrase: “London Bridge is down.” It is said that from that moment, Buckingham Palace and the … More Thinking about dying can spur you to live a better life

People with autism need more support at community and societal levels

February 22, 2023

Taking action on autism Appropriate interventions and programmes can be of great help in supporting people with autism and their families. AUTISM, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder, constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About one in 100 children has autism. Characteristics of this disorder may be detected … More People with autism need more support at community and societal levels

Putting the global spotlight on mental health

February 22, 2023

I write this column from London where the World Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is currently taking place. It was in August 1948 that the WFMH held the first International Congress on Mental Health, also in London. The Congress now returns 74 years later to the same historical multi-purpose venue of … More Putting the global spotlight on mental health

Psychological scars from long Covid

February 19, 2023

For some of us who have recovered from Covid-19 and are still experiencing some symptoms, we could have what is known as post-Covid or long Covid. According to Dr Janet Diaz, the World Health Organization’s Head of Clinical Management, this emerging illness occurs in individuals who have had confirmed or probable new coronavirus infections, “usually … More Psychological scars from long Covid