Cognitive behavioural therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are all linked. RECENTLY, I was approached to write about psychotherapy and its efficacy, rather than delving into matters concerning mental health policy and upscaling of services. Therefore, I thought it was appropriate to write … More Changing thoughts and behaviours
Clinical depression and generalised anxiety disorder are among issues spawned in remote work scenarios, says an expert. PETALING JAYA: The work-from-home concept, which gained popularity in recent times due to its flexibility, improved work-life balance and time saved in commuting between work and home, appears to have a darker reality. Malaysian Mental Health Association president … More Work from home trend impacting mental health
Depression should not be perceived to be a normal part of ageing. In fact, many older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems than younger people. However, it can be difficult to detect the symptoms of depression in senior citizens. This is as older people may have different presentations, … More Depression may present differently in older adults
PETALING JAYA: There are enough mental health facilities in the country to support those in need, but more professionals in the field are needed, say experts. The stigma that continues to be associated with mental illness and its hospitals also discourages patients from accessing these facilities, they said. Universiti Malaya Specialist Centre consultant psychiatrist Assoc … More A shortage of psychiatrists
Expert says slimming clinics must assume some responsibility for the potential mental health repercussions for their clients PETALING JAYA: If you’re a city dweller in Malaysia, you might have noticed one or two slimming clinics popping up around your neighbourhood. In fact, their advertisements are likely flooding your social media pages. According to Spherical Insights, … More The worrying trend among Malaysians to be slim
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
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
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’
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 