Category: News

IN FOCUS: ‘When the sky gets dark, my stomach will sink’ – trauma for recurring flood victims in Malaysia

March 4, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: For Abdul Rahman Said, memories of the storm and ensuing flood that killed his entire family in July continues to haunt him.  During recurrent flashbacks, he still hears the screams of his neighbours and remembers how waves of murky brown water had engulfed his wooden home. On Jul 4 evening, the 71-year-old was … More IN FOCUS: ‘When the sky gets dark, my stomach will sink’ – trauma for recurring flood victims in Malaysia

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

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

I am addicted to substances for a reason

February 19, 2023

SEVERAL weeks ago, an incident involving a youth with a substance addiction problem being punished by the local community, was widely shared on social media. It was reported that the youth was apprehended for theft. In response to the unusual retaliation by the community, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said stigma amongst members of society towards … More I am addicted to substances for a reason