Month: March 2023

Kemurungan bagai bom Jangka

March 18, 2023

Individu murung teruk mungkin mendengar suara halusinasi yang menyuruhnya membunuh diri atau bunuh orang lain. Individu yang mengalami kemurungan teruk be­risiko menghadapi psikosis dan delusi melampau serta boleh diibaratkan seperti bom jangka yang mampu mengancam nyawa sendiri selain orang terdekat. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj menjelaskan, psikosis merupa­kan simptom kesihatan mental … More Kemurungan bagai bom Jangka

Skim Perubatan Madani tanda kerajaan cakna golongan kurang kemampuan

March 18, 2023

Inisiatif Kerajaan Perpaduan untuk memperkenalkan Skim Perubatan Madani dengan peruntukan RM120 juta, disambut baik pengamal perubatan di negara ini kerana ia menunjukkan bahawa kerajaan cakna dengan keperluan golongan kurang kemampuan. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, Profesor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj berkata skim tersebut sememangnya sangat dialu-alukan kerana ia tepat pada waktunya. ”Ini menunjukan keprihatinan Kerajaan … More Skim Perubatan Madani tanda kerajaan cakna golongan kurang kemampuan

‘Days off from work for mental health reasons should be a norm’

March 10, 2023

PETALING JAYA: There is a need to provide “mental health days” for employees to help them reduce stress and burnout. According to a survey by human resource solutions provider Employment Hero, 58% of employees reported that they suffer from burnout and 51% said they have an average or even poor work-life balance. Its Employee Wellness … More ‘Days off from work for mental health reasons should be a norm’

Discourse and contestation of ideas to address Islamophobia.

March 10, 2023

Islamophobia has become an increasingly prominent problem in many societies, originating from the deep-seated prejudices of the powerful or influential majority over those of Islamic faith or background. To combat this bigotry, we must understand what drives it, and strive to promote appreciation between people of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities. In his speech at … More Discourse and contestation of ideas to address Islamophobia.

Why do clever successful women fall prey to internet love scams?

March 10, 2023

Internet love scams occur when someone takes advantage of a person's trust and emotions in order to gain access to their financial resources. Ironically, clever successful women may be more susceptible because they may have fewer people in their lives who can spot the warning signs of such scams. They may also be too busy … More Why do clever successful women fall prey to internet love scams?

LETTER: No scientific evidence to support claims low-cost meals cause autism in children

March 10, 2023

LETTERS: It is important to clarify that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that low-cost meals can cause autism in children. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a range of genetic and environmental factors. Low-cost meals are a way to provide basic nutrition to adults and children who may not … More LETTER: No scientific evidence to support claims low-cost meals cause autism in children

Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia tawar sokongan psikologi pada mangsa insiden tikam di Hospital Selayang

March 4, 2023

ADALAH penting untuk menyedari bahawa walaupun kejadian tikaman yang berlaku di ruang menunggu Hospital Selayang amat dikesali, individu yang bertanggungjawab besar kemungkinan menghidap penyakit mental jangka panjang dan berada dalam keadaan kambuh pada masa kejadian. Individu itu dilaporkan mempunyai sejarah penyakit mental dan jelas mengalami kesukaran menguruskan emosinya. Walaupun kita tidak boleh menerima letusan emosi … More Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia tawar sokongan psikologi pada mangsa insiden tikam di Hospital Selayang

LETTER | Malaysia Madani and mental health

March 4, 2023

LETTER | Malaysia Madani and mental health Dr Andrew Mohanraj Published:  Feb 13, 2023 4:30 PM Updated: 4:30 PM LETTER | The principles of Malaysia Madani – sustainability, trust, respect, innovation, and compassion – are all essential components of mental health.  Sustainability is important in order to ensure that mental health services are available for … More LETTER | Malaysia Madani and mental health

Pembuli Tak Semestinya Ada Gangguan Mental Tapi…

March 4, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Ada pembuli pernah bergelar mangsa tetapi individu terbabit tidak semestinya menghadapi masalah mental. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia (MMHA), Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj mendedahkan, dalam kebanyakan kes, pelaku mungkin menghadapi masalah personaliti atau gejala keperibadian yang mendorong mereka membuli orang lain. “Bagi sesetengah kes, pembuli sendiri pernah menjadi mangsa dan keperibadian … More Pembuli Tak Semestinya Ada Gangguan Mental Tapi…