Tag: anxiety

Group sets up association to provide mental healthcare initiatives for B40, M40 community

February 7, 2024

Dr Mohanraj (seventh from left) and Gunaraj (third from right) during the launch of the Selangor Mental Health Association. KLANG: A group of mental health advocates have set up the Selangor Mental Health Association (SMHA) due to the rising need for mental healthcare advocacy in the state, says its president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. The … More Group sets up association to provide mental healthcare initiatives for B40, M40 community

Starstruck teens and the romance of suicide

February 4, 2024

Copycats are more likely influenced by celebrities who kill themselves than by films or TV shows, says a psychiatrist. PETALING JAYA: Celebrity suicides are a more likely influencer of teenage suicides than TV shows or feature films, according to consultant psychiatrist Dr Philip George. He told FMT the large media coverage of celebrity suicides could … More Starstruck teens and the romance of suicide

Mental health advocates renew call for special reps in Dewan Negara

February 4, 2024

Leading mental advocates have renewed their call for one of the vacancies in the Dewan Negara to include a senator covering mental health issues in the country. National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing chairperson Siti Subaidah Mustaffa is backing the call for improved representation. “It is very important that we have a mental health advocate in … More Mental health advocates renew call for special reps in Dewan Negara

It’s time to heal and reconcile now that GE15 is over

February 24, 2023

I received one of those “public interest” visual clips on my mobile messenger service. It suggested, now that the general elections are over, friends should not remain alienated over politics and party lines. The clip ended with the caption “Governments come and go but friends are forever”. This single message gave me the resolve to … More It’s time to heal and reconcile now that GE15 is over

Scammers use these psychological methods to influence you

February 19, 2023

“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

I am addicted to substances for a reason

February 19, 2023

SEVERAL weeks ago, an incident involving a youth with a substance addiction problem being punished by the local community, was widely shared on social media. It was reported that the youth was apprehended for theft. In response to the unusual retaliation by the community, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said stigma amongst members of society towards … More I am addicted to substances for a reason

Words hit harder

July 26, 2021

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