DISASTERS are a complex global problem and an inevitable fact of life. Every year, individuals and communities are affected by natural disasters that disrupt their economic and social development, as well as jeopardise their mental health and wellbeing. The recent floods in our country, which are nothing short of a national calamity, are no exception. … More Dealing with the psychological trauma of disasters
It was mentioned in Parliament on Nov 22 (2021) that among 100,000 primary school pupils screened nationwide, 12.5% of the Year 5 and Year 6 students were found to be at risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress. These figures should make us sit up and be very concerned. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to … More Reassuring our students that we’ve got this
There were lots of interesting things happening in the area of mental health last month (October 2021), the highlight of which was the World Mental Health Day that falls on Oct 10 each year. There was excitement galore with a variety of mental health-related events and webinars. The online and print media played their part … More Wins for mental health in the month of October
WORLD Mental Health Day falls on Oct 10 every year. In 2021, we urge that private health insurance in Malaysia be expanded to cover and reimburse payments made for mental healthcare services. This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare services and place Malaysia on par with many developed countries. Then it will be a … More Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare
MMHA president Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said the eventual abolishment of the Act will eventually inspire mental and emotional sufferers to seek help, which could potentially save their lives. – File pic. KUALA LUMPUR: Conversations and pressure on decriminalising suicide attempts must continue until Section 309 of the Penal Code is finally abolished, says … More Keep pressure mounting on decriminalising suicide attempts
KUALA LUMPUR – Pemansuhan peruntukan undang-undang yang mensabitkan cubaan bunuh diri sebagai jenayah adalah wajar bagi memberi peluang kepada individu terbabit pulih daripada masalah kesihatan mental dialami. Naib Presiden Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA), Dr Shazli Ezzat Ghazali berkata, pemansuhan itu juga memberi ruang kepada agensi atau penyedia perkhidmatan psikologi untuk menjalankan intervensi bagi memahami masalah dialami individu … More Wajarkah Mansuh Sabitan Cubaan Bunuh Diri Sebagai Jenayah?
As the covid-19 pandemic turns endemic, let’s not allow the discourse on mental health to fade away. RECENTLY, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the Attorney-General’s Chambers is examining the legal options and implications of removing attempt- ed suicide as a criminal offence. This is an indication that Parliament may consider reviewing … More Keeping the conversation going
Radzi: What’s important is to bring the students back to school because they have been away for a long time, and we cannot continue to let them be like this. SOME want schools shut until Covid-19 is eradicated while some others want them reopened immediately. Conflicting emotions and concerns are running high with less than … More Radzi: Stricter SOPs to ensure students’ safety
Farewell, Pak Habibie By Andrew Mohanraj 15 September 2019 Figure 1: Fond memories: The writer with Pak Habibie. — Supplied MY first meeting with BJ Habibie, who died, aged 83, on Wednesday, was in 2011. I remember being ushered into the book-lined study at the late Indonesian President’s Jalan Cibubur house situated in the quaint … More Farewell, Pak Habibie
KLANG: Valerie (not her real name) had tried to kill herself five times throughout the span of her 25-year marriage that ended in divorce in 2017. “My first attempt was in 1985 and the last attempt was in 2002. I survived all five attempts as I was rushed to hospital by my ex-husband in the … More Communication plays vital role in preventing suicides, says MMHA president
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 