Defying aging and to look younger and better is an age old practice in all cultures. Physical “makeovers” exhibited by media personalities have made cosmetic surgery popular.  Therefore it is not surprising to note that there  is an increasing trend of people undergoing  cosmetic procedures especially non-surgical cosmetic procedures like Botox injections , Chemical peels … More Cosmetic procedures and mental health

FARIHAH Abdul Aziz, a 31 year-old unemployed woman, was sentenced to 12 months jail by the magistrate’s court after pleading guilty for “intentionally hiding her stillborn baby and cutting up the body into eight pieces”. The accused had admitted to flushing the body parts into a septic tank in Kampung Manggol, Jitra where she lived. … More Mum Who Cut Up Dead Baby was Jailed Hastily

The stigma associated with mental illness remains woven in the fabric of society. EVERY year, World Mental Health Day falls on Oct 10. This day provides an excellent opportunity to highlight issues concerning mental health and mental disorders. The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes mental health as “a state of well being in which the … More Broadening Our Minds