Tag: Malaysian Mental Health Association

Work from home trend impacting mental health

February 3, 2024

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 may present differently in older adults

February 2, 2024

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

The worrying trend among Malaysians to be slim

April 11, 2023

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

Kebimbangan doktor kontrak boleh ditangani menerusi dialog, rundingan

April 11, 2023

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

3 RUU Mansuh Kesalahan Cubaan Bunuh Diri Dibentang Tepat Pada Masanya

April 11, 2023

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

‘Social intervention can help combat mental health issues’

April 11, 2023

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’