Kebimbangan doktor kontrak boleh ditangani menerusi dialog, rundingan

April 11, 2023

Sesi dialog atau rundingan adalah antara kaedah boleh diguna pakai bagi mengatasi kebimbangan dalam kalangan pengamal perubatan seperti doktor lantikan kontrak yang berkhidmat di negara ini. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia (MMHA), Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj (gambar atas) menyifatkan, banyak permintaan daripada golongan ITU adalah munasabah seperti kenaikan gaji pokok dan elaun tugasan atas … More Kebimbangan doktor kontrak boleh ditangani menerusi dialog, rundingan

3 RUU Mansuh Kesalahan Cubaan Bunuh Diri Dibentang Tepat Pada Masanya

April 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR –  Usaha Kerajaan Perpaduan membentangkan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Kanun Keseksaan (Pindaan) 2023, RUU Kanun Tatacara Jenayah (Pindaan) 2023 dan RUU Kesihatan Mental (Pindaan) 2023 di Dewan Rakyat bagi memansuhkan kesalahan percubaan bunuh diri, dilakukan tepat pada masanya. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia (MMHA), Profesor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj berkata, ia berikutan majoriti individu … More 3 RUU Mansuh Kesalahan Cubaan Bunuh Diri Dibentang Tepat Pada Masanya

‘Social intervention can help combat mental health issues’

April 11, 2023

PETALING JAYA: Social intervention is needed to address mental health problems among youth, particularly those living in people’s housing projects (PPR), as a purely medical approach may not work, say health experts. The experts also noted that there was a global mental health pandemic, especially among teenagers, and Malaysia was no exception. They said school-based … More ‘Social intervention can help combat mental health issues’

The Invisible Illness

April 11, 2023

The Invisible Illness Often undetected or dismissed and left untreated, mental health issues at the workplace can lead to physical health and social issues as well as impact business bottom lines By Lim Hong Meng With rising work stress and the uptrend in mental health conditions, supporting employee mental wellness at the workplace has become … More The Invisible Illness

Kemurungan bagai bom Jangka

March 18, 2023

Individu murung teruk mungkin mendengar suara halusinasi yang menyuruhnya membunuh diri atau bunuh orang lain. Individu yang mengalami kemurungan teruk be­risiko menghadapi psikosis dan delusi melampau serta boleh diibaratkan seperti bom jangka yang mampu mengancam nyawa sendiri selain orang terdekat. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj menjelaskan, psikosis merupa­kan simptom kesihatan mental … More Kemurungan bagai bom Jangka

Skim Perubatan Madani tanda kerajaan cakna golongan kurang kemampuan

March 18, 2023

Inisiatif Kerajaan Perpaduan untuk memperkenalkan Skim Perubatan Madani dengan peruntukan RM120 juta, disambut baik pengamal perubatan di negara ini kerana ia menunjukkan bahawa kerajaan cakna dengan keperluan golongan kurang kemampuan. Presiden Persatuan Kesihatan Mental Malaysia, Profesor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj berkata skim tersebut sememangnya sangat dialu-alukan kerana ia tepat pada waktunya. ”Ini menunjukan keprihatinan Kerajaan … More Skim Perubatan Madani tanda kerajaan cakna golongan kurang kemampuan

‘Days off from work for mental health reasons should be a norm’

March 10, 2023

PETALING JAYA: There is a need to provide “mental health days” for employees to help them reduce stress and burnout. According to a survey by human resource solutions provider Employment Hero, 58% of employees reported that they suffer from burnout and 51% said they have an average or even poor work-life balance. Its Employee Wellness … More ‘Days off from work for mental health reasons should be a norm’

Discourse and contestation of ideas to address Islamophobia.

March 10, 2023

Islamophobia has become an increasingly prominent problem in many societies, originating from the deep-seated prejudices of the powerful or influential majority over those of Islamic faith or background. To combat this bigotry, we must understand what drives it, and strive to promote appreciation between people of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities. In his speech at … More Discourse and contestation of ideas to address Islamophobia.

Why do clever successful women fall prey to internet love scams?

March 10, 2023

Internet love scams occur when someone takes advantage of a person's trust and emotions in order to gain access to their financial resources. Ironically, clever successful women may be more susceptible because they may have fewer people in their lives who can spot the warning signs of such scams. They may also be too busy … More Why do clever successful women fall prey to internet love scams?

LETTER: No scientific evidence to support claims low-cost meals cause autism in children

March 10, 2023

LETTERS: It is important to clarify that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that low-cost meals can cause autism in children. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a range of genetic and environmental factors. Low-cost meals are a way to provide basic nutrition to adults and children who may not … More LETTER: No scientific evidence to support claims low-cost meals cause autism in children