Consider This: Mental Health (Part 2) — One Million Malaysians Battling Depression
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Farihin Ufiya, Director of the non-profit Mental Health Aid Association (Nyawa). It is a Strategic Partner to the Ministry of Health.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Consider This: Mental Health (Part 1) — Translating Data into Policy Pathways Forward
According to the most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey, one million individuals aged 15 and above in Malaysia are suffering from depression, with half of them harbouring thoughts of self-harm or thinking they were “better off dead”. Equally concerning is that the data also reveals that mental health problems among children have more than doubled since 2019, now affecting one in six children. How can we translate this data into effective national policies that go beyond addressing awareness and stigma, to ensure robust institutional support and comprehensive care for mental health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Associate Professor Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist at Universiti Malaya.
Tue Jun 04 2024
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More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets extension to hospital stint Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets extension to hospital stint](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets extension to hospital stint
The corrections department has come under criticism amid widespread scepticism about the extent of Thaksin Shinawatra's health problems.
Thu Jan 11 2024
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Firemen dissuade woman from jumping off water tank
Police said preliminary investigations found that the 39-year-old woman was married and had mental health problems.
Mon Dec 18 2023
![Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678687826_ITALY.jpg)
Pope Francis to gather cardinals to mark his 10th anniversary as pontiff
Francis has said he would be ready to step down if severe health problems prohibited from running the 1.38-billion-member Church.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Health system being strenghthened to face future pandemics - Khairy Health system being strenghthened to face future pandemics - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655790392_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Health system being strenghthened to face future pandemics - Khairy
Khairy has stressed that efforts to strengthen the country's public health system must be made from now, to enable his ministry to address public health problems in the coming years.
Tue Jun 21 2022
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First ITM director Tun Arshad Ayub dies today
Tun Arshad was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit last Tuesday due to health problems.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![Court sets June 29 for case management on toddler's inquest Court sets June 29 for case management on toddler's inquest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647855796_CourtGavel.jpg)
Court sets June 29 for case management on toddler's inquest
The new date was set as the coroner who was supposed to handle the inquest was on leave due to health problems.
Mon May 30 2022
![PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41651069068_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
PWDs with personal mobility aids can use pedestrian crossings - Wee
Persons with Disabilities and individuals with health problems who use Personal Mobility Aids (PMA) may use pedestrian crossings on public roads, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Wed Apr 27 2022
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424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs
WHO estimate that 20 pct of children worldwide suffer from mental health issues, many of whose conditions go undetected and untreated.
Mon Apr 18 2022
![Vaccination priority for teenagers aged 12 to 15, with certain health problems - Health DG Vaccination priority for teenagers aged 12 to 15, with certain health problems - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626421580_TanSriDrNoorHish.jpg)
Vaccination priority for teenagers aged 12 to 15, with certain health problems - Health DG
Teenagers, aged from 12 to 15, will be given vaccine injections but priority is for individuals with certain health problems, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Fri Aug 13 2021
![French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81621505618_PARIS.jpg)
French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal
The case was brought by 2,700 women who said they suffered long-term physical and mental health problems.
Thu May 20 2021
![Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616726523_Navalny.jpg)
Russia opposition leader Navalny's health worsens in prison
Navalny blamed his health problems on prison officials failing to provide the right medicines and refusing to allow his doctor to visit him behind bars.
Fri Mar 26 2021
![Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613233674_RasAdiba.jpg)
Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said that the story of artistes who suffered loss of income or from health problems should be given due attention as a sign of appreciation for their contribution to the country.
Mon Feb 15 2021