![Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713076650_sydney.jpg)
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696494881_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Stigma, discrimination 'prevents' access to mental health treatment and care - Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said individuals having mental health issues need to be encouraged to seek treatment just like any other physical illness.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![Angus Cloud, star of TV show 'Euphoria', dead at 25 Angus Cloud, star of TV show 'Euphoria', dead at 25](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71690864670_AngusCloud.jpg)
Angus Cloud, star of TV show 'Euphoria', dead at 25
The family said Angus Cloud, suffered from mental health issues and was hit hard by the death of his father, who was buried last week.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![BBC presenter at centre of sex photo scandal named as lead anchor Edwards BBC presenter at centre of sex photo scandal named as lead anchor Edwards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689220708_HuwEdwards.jpg)
BBC presenter at centre of sex photo scandal named as lead anchor Edwards
Huw Edwards is suffering from serious mental health issues, his wife, Vicky Flind, said.
Thu Jul 13 2023
![424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs 424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616842864_Taska.jpg)
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
![National Counselling Policy to be implemented from next year - Rina National Counselling Policy to be implemented from next year - Rina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648112689_DatukSeriRinaMohd.jpg)
National Counselling Policy to be implemented from next year - Rina
The National Counselling Policy will be implemented from March next year with the focus on addressing mental health issues by enhancing the counselling services.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Mental Health: Student Edition (Part 1 of 3)
Dishen Kumar speaks to Dr Anasuya about mental health issues among students and who needs to take responsibility in tackling mental health illness in young adults.
(Part 1 of 3)
(Part 1 of 3)
Thu Mar 17 2022
Mental Health: Student Edition (Part 2 of 3)
Dishen Kumar speaks to Dr Anasuya about mental health issues among students and who needs to take responsibility in tackling mental health illness in young adults.
(Part 2 of 3)
(Part 2 of 3)
Thu Mar 17 2022
Mental Health: Student Edition (Part 3 of 3)
Dishen Kumar speaks to Dr Anasuya about mental health issues among students and who needs to take responsibility in tackling mental health illness in young adults.
(Part 3 of 3)
(Part 3 of 3)
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Address mental health issues in early childhood - Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Address mental health issues in early childhood - Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607665254_tengkuputeriimana.jpg)
Address mental health issues in early childhood - Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan
Tengku Puteri Iman believes that the outcome of resiliency is productivity, while with productivity comes a sense of joy and fulfilment.
Sat Oct 30 2021
![Give more focus on mental health issues - Johor Queen Give more focus on mental health issues - Johor Queen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71635136966_TBPERMAISURIJOHOR.jpg)
Give more focus on mental health issues - Johor Queen
Raja Zarith Sofiah said the prolonged period of the Movement Control Order had also affected the mental health of various levels of society.
Mon Oct 25 2021
![Nerve changes in eyes can help confirm 'long COVID'; Mental health issues tied to COVID-19 death risk Nerve changes in eyes can help confirm 'long COVID'; Mental health issues tied to COVID-19 death risk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627495958_covid.jpg)
Nerve changes in eyes can help confirm 'long COVID'; Mental health issues tied to COVID-19 death risk
A roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19.
Thu Jul 29 2021
![Is spirituality relevant in addressing mental health issues? Is spirituality relevant in addressing mental health issues?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623306058_HEALTH.jpg)
Is spirituality relevant in addressing mental health issues?
"Psycho-spiritual" paradigm shift towards a holistic mental resilience in an age of intellectual over-reliance.
Thu Jun 10 2021
![COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621609102_AdhamBaba.jpg)
COVID-19 pandemic: 85.5 pct of distress calls involved mental health issues - MOH
Distress calls statistics received by government agencies from March 25, 2020 to May 20 this year revealed that 85.5 per cent of the calls were related to mental health issues.
Fri May 21 2021
![Ministry: National Counseling Policy to address mental health issues Ministry: National Counseling Policy to address mental health issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615384622_LogoKPWKM.jpg)
Ministry: National Counseling Policy to address mental health issues
The discussion also touched on the Action Plan for Social Sustainability towards an Ageing Nation 2030.
Tue Apr 20 2021