Tag: Health

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

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

You’re obsessed and compulsive…

July 27, 2021

According to Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj, many individuals have some innate obsessions and compulsions, which are all part of their character, and Sometimes, these traits can help them succeed as meticulous accountants or thorough planners. It does not mean they have OCD. PETALING JAYA: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has become associated with fussiness or … More You’re obsessed and compulsive…