KLANG: Valerie (not her real name) had tried to kill herself five times throughout the span of her 25-year marriage that ended in divorce in 2017. “My first attempt was in 1985 and the last attempt was in 2002. I survived all five attempts as I was rushed to hospital by my ex-husband in the … More Communication plays vital role in preventing suicides, says MMHA president
KUALA LUMPUR: With mental health issues on the rise, the government should increase access to counselling services and the availability of adequate resources to match such services. Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) president Professor Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said 90 per cent of suicide cases and attempted suicide cases were caused by underlying depression. He … More MMHA calls for greater access to counselling to curb suicide rates
We need immediate strategies to deal with the mental health crisis the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered. IN the last two decades, several pandemics worldwide have yielded insights on the mental health impact of such events. However, the current Covid-19 pandemic has been somewhat less predictable. In addition to the sudden psychological decompensation (reflected by the … More Mental health help
THERE’S a mix of anticipation and apprehension in the air as teachers and students prepare to return to schools in less than a month. As cases continue to remain high, and the Delta variant posing serious concerns, the Education Ministry is working on an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for schools to adhere to. … More Clear, strict SOP for schools a must
PETALING JAYA: There are 2.32 million students aged between 12 and 17 enrolled in national schools nationwide and as at Aug 24, 1.9 million individuals under the age of 18 have registered for Covid-19 vaccinations on MySejahtera. A Flourish data visualization With schools set to reopen in stages from Oct 3, 190,212 Form Five students … More INTERACTIVE: Looking into the two million students eligible for vaccination
F U N D R A I S I N G F O R M E N T A L H E A L T H … More Fundraising For Mental Health
By Aneeta Sundararaj Standfirst: Bullying in the workplace is on the verge of becoming the norm in many institutions in Malaysia. It has led to many people suffering from mental health issues. Professor Dato’ Dr. Andrew Mohanraj shares his ideas about this worrying trend and how we can both avoid and manage the problem of … More Is Bullying in the Workplace the New Norm?
‘A CONVERSATION ON SUICIDE’ The recent hike in the reported cases of suicide in Malaysia, likely to be related to factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, has sent alarm signals across the country. It is clear that a big part of the pandemic is a mental health crisis. Our fear is that this crisis could … More A Conversation on Suicide
ASTI president Mohamed Yunus Yasin (second from left) and FMT chairman Al-Ishsal Ishak sealing their collaboration at an MoU signing ceremony last April. PETALING JAYA: The Association of Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI) is calling all budding writers and problem-solvers to take part in its Young Inventors Journal (YIJ) paper writing competition, which was launched … More Calling entries for ASTI’s Young Inventors Journal writing competition
Quarantining due to Covid-19 need not be a lonely experience as one can still connect with others via various communication platforms, which can help stave off feelings of depression and anxiety. — Filepic Judging from the calls received by helplines in the country during the past year, there has been a significant increase in cases … More Finding ways to adjust to uncertain times
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 