MBPJ had cleared junk from this house in Petaling Jaya some years ago but the hoarded items are building up again. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star THE habit of hoarding is a problem that not only affects the hoarders themselves but also their neighbours as such houses become a fire and health hazard. The issue … More Hoarding: When recycling habit goes awry
Although the scars of emotional abuse aren’t as visible, it still can be damaging to a child’s mental health. AN excited child runs towards the parent, saying, “Look at what I did for my school project today!” and receives a curt, dismissive, “Don’t bother me, can’t you see that I’m busy now?” response. Does this … More Words hit harder
Allow yourself to rest and just indulge in what you feel like doing. MANY may be feeling some level of pandemic fatigue by now, but experts are hoping that people will continue to keep calm and carry on. Former Malaysian Psychology Association president Dr Goh Chee Leong says everyone should “take things one day at … More Take things one day at a time, say experts
Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj says medicine is a vocation and not just an occupation, and that parents need to realise not every one is cut out to become a doctor before forcing the profession onto their children. PETALING JAYA: An adult inappropriately messaging or calling a child constitutes child … More ‘Beware the guy who says you’re his little sister’
MEN are more likely to keep quiet about being abused. This is due to shame, fear that they won’t be believed or that the partner might take revenge, say experts. Some domestic violence victims also put up with abuse, justifying them as “isolated incidents” within the abuser’s “nice” underlying personality, says Malaysian Mental Health Association … More Experts: Men more likely to keep quiet
IT’S almost eight months into the year and while the Covid-19 situation is improving, the job market – especially for fresh graduates – is still reeling from the impact of the pandemic.Last month, the World Bank in its Malaysia Economic Monitor report said Malaysia’s unemployment rate stood at 5% as of April. It noted that … More Stay positive: Things will get better
(From left) Dr Andrew, Aroi and Ng sampling some love letters made by local residents, one of the many cottage industries in the town. IT was the first meeting between the two but Selangor Speaker Ng Suee Lim and Nauru official Michael Aroi were like old friends as they discussed their respective nations. Aroi, … More Learning about Sekinchan’s success
PETALING JAYA: Making SPM students sit for three papers in a day could have a negative impact on their performance. They will not have enough time to rest, recharge, revise and give their best in such a “high stakes” exam, said Malaysia Mental Health Association president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. The proposed SPM timetable, he … More ‘Lack of recovery time affects students’ mental health’
KLANG: The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) is recommending that people charged for bizarre public behaviour be held at a psychiatric facility, pending the outcome of their case. MMHA president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said such individuals must also undergo psychiatric assessment while being held in custody. The association’s stand comes following a recent incident … More Filipino who walked around nude: MMHA recommends psychiatric assessment
PETALING JAYA: The Trap-Neuter-Manage-Return (TNRM) method of stray management could be used to prevent the spread of rabies in the country. SPCA Malaysia president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said under TNRM, small colonies of dogs could be managed by members of the local communities. “These dogs must also be given all vaccinations, including for rabies, … More SPCA suggests TNRM method to curb spread of rabies
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 