KLANG: It is time the Health Ministry seriously looks into mainstreaming and prioritising mental healthcare in the country, says Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. He said it was crucial to give mental healthcare due importance and not regard it as a mere medical discipline. “The first step would be to … More MMHA: Time Health Ministry prioritise mental healthcare
Fun while it lasted: But for some fans, the disappointment of their team losing could have a lasting effect .– Reuters ONLY 1,583 days to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Has that been your only happy thought since France lifted the World Cup in Moscow last week? Are you hearing “Allez” and “Goal!” … More Kick out the blues
PETALING JAYA: Hate speech may come from a desire to change things from a safe distance, says Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. “Leaving hateful comments makes one brazen enough to think they are part of the movement instigating social change, when it is not necessarily useful for all. … More Expert: Those into hate speech want change, but from a distance
KLANG: Depression is now the No. 2 disability in the world. “It is expected to rank No.1 by 2020,” said Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president and consultant psychiatrist Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj Chandrasekaran. Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj Chandrasekaran This means that depression has even overtaken disability due to cardiovascular disease, which is also on … More Depression will be world No.1’s disability by 2020, warns mental health group
PETALING JAYA: The act of throwing a snake into a muddy pit with schoolgirls as part of character-building training has sparked condemnation. The instructors involved will be hauled up. A 2:49-minute video that went viral on social media showed about 10 primary schoolgirls being instructed to wade across a muddy pit The terrified students were … More Outcry after Malaysian schoolgirls made to train in pit with snake
PETALING JAYA: Aid workers intending to help victims of earthquakes or floods should seek information from the local authorities on what is really needed for the victims, says a psychiatrist. Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj, who was involved in helping out after the 2004 devastating Aceh tsunami and earthquake disaster, says aid workers must understand that … More Expert: Provide only what is really needed
KUALA LUMPUR: The teenagers who savagely assaulted 18-year-old student T. Nhaveen may have been enboldened by pack mentality. Criminologist and psychologist Dr Geshina Ayu Mat Saat said since they were in a group, it might have “diluted” the guilt felt by each attacker. “When they are in a pack, these boys get verbal and physical … More Expert: Pack mentality emboldens boys to bully
Young graduates need the verve and vigour to compete in today’s demanding professional job platforms. To have a successful career, you need more than an academic qualification. Students must have passion, and a strong understanding of the industry they’re interested in joining. Although many traditionally popular and elite sectors are reporting an undersupply of talents, … More Push and passion still relevant for many professions
LOW self-esteem, self-hatred and depression. Kids who are treated as pawns in the fight between their parents and “brainwashed” to reject one parent, may end up with these conditions. And it can stay with them for life. Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj even goes on to say that parental alienation … More Life-long scars for kids
PETALING JAYA: People are panic buying as they want to regain a sense of control in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak, say mental health experts. However, they are urging people to remain calm and to seek out verified news and information to not feel overwhelmed and panicked. Malaysian Mental Health Association president Prof Datuk … More Keep calm and stop panic buying
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