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
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
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