Tag: malaysia

Malaysia Madani dan kesihatan mental

February 26, 2023

SAUDARA PENGARANG, PRINSIP Malaysia Madani iaitu kemampanan, kepercayaan, rasa hormat, inovasi dan keperihatinan adalah semua komponen penting berkaitan kesihatan mental. Kepercayaan juga penting untuk individu berasa selesa bagi mendapatkan bantuan dan melibatkan diri dalam rawatan. Rasa hormat adalah perlu untuk individu berasa dihargai dan didengari apabila membincangkan kebimbangan mengenai kesihatan mental. Inovasi menjamin agar perkhidmatan … More Malaysia Madani dan kesihatan mental

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

People with autism need more support at community and societal levels

February 22, 2023

Taking action on autism Appropriate interventions and programmes can be of great help in supporting people with autism and their families. AUTISM, also referred to as autism spectrum disorder, constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About one in 100 children has autism. Characteristics of this disorder may be detected … More People with autism need more support at community and societal levels

Putting the global spotlight on mental health

February 22, 2023

I write this column from London where the World Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is currently taking place. It was in August 1948 that the WFMH held the first International Congress on Mental Health, also in London. The Congress now returns 74 years later to the same historical multi-purpose venue of … More Putting the global spotlight on mental health

Psychological scars from long Covid

February 19, 2023

For some of us who have recovered from Covid-19 and are still experiencing some symptoms, we could have what is known as post-Covid or long Covid. According to Dr Janet Diaz, the World Health Organization’s Head of Clinical Management, this emerging illness occurs in individuals who have had confirmed or probable new coronavirus infections, “usually … More Psychological scars from long Covid

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

Dealing with the psychological trauma of disasters

February 18, 2023

DISASTERS are a complex global problem and an inevitable fact of life. Every year, individuals and communities are affected by natural disasters that disrupt their economic and social development, as well as jeopardise their mental health and wellbeing. The recent floods in our country, which are nothing short of a national calamity, are no exception. … More Dealing with the psychological trauma of disasters

Reassuring our students that we’ve got this

February 18, 2023

It was mentioned in Parliament on Nov 22 (2021) that among 100,000 primary school pupils screened nationwide, 12.5% of the Year 5 and Year 6 students were found to be at risk of developing depression, anxiety, and stress. These figures should make us sit up and be very concerned. The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to … More Reassuring our students that we’ve got this