DEPRESSION should not be perceived to be a normal part of aging. In fact, many older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems than younger people. However, when depression is present in senior citizens, it can be difficult to detect. This is because depression in older adults may have … More Depression vs Dementia
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a form of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are all linked. RECENTLY, I was approached to write about psychotherapy and its efficacy, rather than delving into matters concerning mental health policy and upscaling of services. Therefore, I thought it was appropriate to write … More Changing thoughts and behaviours
Planning for death It may be a scary thought for some, and even taboo for others, but contemplating your mortality can have positive effects too. QUEEN Elizabeth II’s death was reported to have been communicated internally in one coded phrase: “London Bridge is down.” It is said that from that moment, Buckingham Palace and the … More Thinking about dying can spur you to live a better life
For some of us who have recovered from Covid-19 and are still experiencing some symptoms, we could have what is known as post-Covid or long Covid. According to Dr Janet Diaz, the World Health Organization’s Head of Clinical Management, this emerging illness occurs in individuals who have had confirmed or probable new coronavirus infections, “usually … More Psychological scars from long Covid
For many of us, it may be hard to look the other way from news of the conflict in Ukraine now, despite being thousands of miles away from the scene. Some of us may know of Malaysians having to terminate their studies or jobs to escape from being caught in the war.For all Malaysians, … More When your mental health suffers from vicarious trauma
“CIVIL servant loses over RM700k in a scam” read the heading of a news article (The Star, March 1) last week. Many, reading such stories, perhaps just raise their eyebrows and shake their heads, wondering how people can be so gullible. Whether it is the Macau scam involving a “high ranking official”, the love scam … More Scammers use these psychological methods to influence you
MMHA president Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said the eventual abolishment of the Act will eventually inspire mental and emotional sufferers to seek help, which could potentially save their lives. – File pic. KUALA LUMPUR: Conversations and pressure on decriminalising suicide attempts must continue until Section 309 of the Penal Code is finally abolished, says … More Keep pressure mounting on decriminalising suicide attempts
A guide to understanding Mental Disorders and the stigma surrounding it with Professor Dato’ Dr Andrew Mohanraj WORDS BY MELISSA FOONG PHOTOS BY JOYCE LIM AS A CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST and President of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, Professor Dato’ Dr Andrew Mohanraj is no stranger to the Malaysian community. Besides running his psychiatric practice in … More THE GOOD DOCTOR: PROFESSOR DATO’ DR ANDREW MOHANRAJ
KUALA LUMPUR – Pemansuhan peruntukan undang-undang yang mensabitkan cubaan bunuh diri sebagai jenayah adalah wajar bagi memberi peluang kepada individu terbabit pulih daripada masalah kesihatan mental dialami. Naib Presiden Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA), Dr Shazli Ezzat Ghazali berkata, pemansuhan itu juga memberi ruang kepada agensi atau penyedia perkhidmatan psikologi untuk menjalankan intervensi bagi memahami masalah dialami individu … More Wajarkah Mansuh Sabitan Cubaan Bunuh Diri Sebagai Jenayah?
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
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 