The prevalence of patriarchal culture is a primary reason why men are less likely than women to report witnessed GBV incidents. — 123rf.com “WHEN men speak up against gender-based violence, other men are more likely to take notice,” says psychiatrist Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj. Dr Andrew, who is also president of the Malaysian Mental Health … More Playing our part to tackle gender-based violence
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
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
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
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
Allow yourself to rest and just indulge in what you feel like doing. MANY may be feeling some level of pandemic fatigue by now, but experts are hoping that people will continue to keep calm and carry on. Former Malaysian Psychology Association president Dr Goh Chee Leong says everyone should “take things one day at … More Take things one day at a time, say experts
Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj says medicine is a vocation and not just an occupation, and that parents need to realise not every one is cut out to become a doctor before forcing the profession onto their children. PETALING JAYA: An adult inappropriately messaging or calling a child constitutes child … More ‘Beware the guy who says you’re his little sister’
IT’S almost eight months into the year and while the Covid-19 situation is improving, the job market – especially for fresh graduates – is still reeling from the impact of the pandemic.Last month, the World Bank in its Malaysia Economic Monitor report said Malaysia’s unemployment rate stood at 5% as of April. It noted that … More Stay positive: Things will get better
Dr. Andrew Mohanraj 