MEN are more likely to keep quiet about being abused. This is due to shame, fear that they won’t be believed or that the partner might take revenge, say experts. Some domestic violence victims also put up with abuse, justifying them as “isolated incidents” within the abuser’s “nice” underlying personality, says Malaysian Mental Health Association … More Experts: Men more likely to keep quiet
IT’S almost eight months into the year and while the Covid-19 situation is improving, the job market – especially for fresh graduates – is still reeling from the impact of the pandemic.Last month, the World Bank in its Malaysia Economic Monitor report said Malaysia’s unemployment rate stood at 5% as of April. It noted that … More Stay positive: Things will get better
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: People are panic buying as they want to regain a sense of control in the face of the Covid-19 outbreak, say mental health experts. However, they are urging people to remain calm and to seek out verified news and information to not feel overwhelmed and panicked. Malaysian Mental Health Association president Prof Datuk … More Keep calm and stop panic buying
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 