WORLD Mental Health Day falls on Oct 10 every year. In 2021, we urge that private health insurance in Malaysia be expanded to cover and reimburse payments made for mental healthcare services. This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare services and place Malaysia on par with many developed countries. Then it will be a … More Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare
MMHA president Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said the eventual abolishment of the Act will eventually inspire mental and emotional sufferers to seek help, which could potentially save their lives. – File pic. KUALA LUMPUR: Conversations and pressure on decriminalising suicide attempts must continue until Section 309 of the Penal Code is finally abolished, says … More Keep pressure mounting on decriminalising suicide attempts
Quarantining due to Covid-19 need not be a lonely experience as one can still connect with others via various communication platforms, which can help stave off feelings of depression and anxiety. — Filepic Judging from the calls received by helplines in the country during the past year, there has been a significant increase in cases … More Finding ways to adjust to uncertain times
PETALING JAYA: He was a generous man who spoiled her and showered her with expensive gifts. But the sweet romance ended bitterly – with Lydia (not her real name) spiralling into drug abuse, depression and a distrust of older men. Lydia, who met her sugar daddy when she was in her 20s, was introduced to … More The bite is bitter for sugar babies
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
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
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
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
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 