Tag: mental health

Winner does not take all, say psychiatrists on gambling addiction

July 27, 2021

Gambling addicts might also have depression, which makes quitting harder. IT’S a high that you can afford to lose. Winning from gambling produces a “feel good” neurotransmitter in the brain, called dopamine and causes a person to feel pleasure. “Once the brain is denied this feeling, it looks for it and therefore the whole addiction … More Winner does not take all, say psychiatrists on gambling addiction

Social media can lead to self harm?

July 27, 2021

SHE was called “a fatty” on Facebook. Relating how his 14-year-old client developed an eating disorder after someone commented on her weight on the popular social media platform, Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj shares how social media can lead to self harm. “She tried to harm herself. Teenagers are harming … More Social media can lead to self harm?

Expert: Animal abusers might be mentally ill

July 26, 2021

KLANG: Those who intentionally hurt animals may be suffering from serious mental health problems, says an expert. Such acts of cruelty were “a manifestation of underlying anti-social or psychopathic personality traits”, said Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. “They are characterised by impulsive behaviour, selfishness and cruelty, but what stands out … More Expert: Animal abusers might be mentally ill

Monster youngsters

July 26, 2021

The violent tendencies taking root in our society are a concern, say experts. THEY allegedly dragged two gas tanks, stolen from a nearby stall, up two flights of stairs before stacking them up in front of the dormitory door with their nozzles loose. Then they doused the area outside the room with petrol. It was … More Monster youngsters

Words hit harder

July 26, 2021

Although the scars of emotional abuse aren’t as visible, it still can be damaging to a child’s mental health. AN excited child runs towards the parent, saying, “Look at what I did for my school project today!” and receives a curt, dismissive, “Don’t bother me, can’t you see that I’m busy now?” response. Does this … More Words hit harder

Experts: Men more likely to keep quiet

July 26, 2021

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

‘Lack of recovery time affects students’ mental health’

July 26, 2021

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’