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

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

Putting the global spotlight on mental health

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

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

Scammers use these psychological methods to influence you

“CIVIL servant loses over RM700k in a scam” read the heading of a news article (The Star, March 1) last week. Many, reading such stories, perhaps just raise their eyebrows and shake their heads, wondering how people can be so gullible. Whether it is the Macau scam involving a “high ranking official”, the love scam … More Scammers use these psychological methods to influence you

Great engagement with Dato Dr Andrew Mohanraj of Malaysian Mental Health Association

Great engagement with Dato Dr Andrew Mohanraj of Malaysian Mental Health Association. We spoke about more accessible mental health first aid training courses, expanded role for NGOs & some early thoughts on a National Centre of Excellence for Mental Health. https://twitter.com/Khairykj/status/1450036710901833731?t=UV0k7hclZBYxM3IraNYm0A&s=08

Tabiat tidak sihat akibat gangguan emosi, kelesuan melampau kesan bebanan tugas

KUALA LUMPUR: Ada petugas kesihatan yang terdesak akibat gangguan emosi disebabkan pandemik COVID-19, mengambil dadah dan pil tidur bagi mengurangkan tekanan. Segelintir daripada mereka juga memulakan tabiat yang tidak sihat seperti merokok dan mengambil kopi berlebihan untuk mendepani kelesuan melampau atau ‘burnout’ berikutan peningkatan beban tugas akibat pandemik COVID-19. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia (MMHA), … More Tabiat tidak sihat akibat gangguan emosi, kelesuan melampau kesan bebanan tugas