PETALING JAYA: There is a need to provide “mental health days” for employees to help them reduce stress and burnout. According to a survey by human resource solutions provider Employment Hero, 58% of employees reported that they suffer from burnout and 51% said they have an average or even poor work-life balance. Its Employee Wellness … More ‘Days off from work for mental health reasons should be a norm’
The challenges some people face during the lockdown could lead to a chronic sense of loneliness, helplessness and hopelessness, says expert. (Freepik pic) PETALING JAYA: Mental health experts have called for broad and long-term approaches to the prevention of suicide. They say support hotlines, while crucial, should not be the only means of stopping people … More Look beyond hotlines for suicide prevention, say experts
PETALING JAYA: A four-year-old special canine has been appointed the top dog of a newly established animal-assisted therapy society that aims to bring cheer to special children, the disabled and the elderly. Happy Animal-Assisted Therapy Society, or Happy Therapy for short, was named after a dog rescued by canine welfare project Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better … More Happy to bring cheer to those who need it
PETALING JAYA: The use of disabled canines as therapy and emotional support dogs is already established in most developed countries. Former Zoo Negara assistant director Assoc Prof Datuk Dr S. Vellayan said this was because these special dogs were found to be suitable in these two areas. “It has been found that disabled dogs which … More Disabled dogs trained to be therapy and emotional support dogs
MBPJ had cleared junk from this house in Petaling Jaya some years ago but the hoarded items are building up again. — LOW BOON TAT/The Star THE habit of hoarding is a problem that not only affects the hoarders themselves but also their neighbours as such houses become a fire and health hazard. The issue … More Hoarding: When recycling habit goes awry
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 