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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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
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[COLUMNIST] The underprioritising of children's mental health care
Untreated or undiagnosed mental health problem can distort childrens functioning at home, school or in the community.
Tue Nov 29 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
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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
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COVID-19: Health staff screened for mental health problems - Masidi
Any mental health problems detected among the health workers would be referred to the relevant parties including psychologists to ensure the problem is managed and resolved well.
Tue Nov 24 2020
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Men with macho outlook face a greater risk of mental health problems
Sexist attitudes are dangerous to men's mental health.
Wed Nov 23 2016
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About 300,000 people in Kelantan have mental health problems
It is estimated that about 300,000 out of 1.2 million people in Kelantan are having mental health problems due to various issues including drug abuse, depression and family problems.
Thu Nov 10 2016
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One in five children suffers from mental health problem
One in five children between the ages of five to 16 in the country has mental health problem, said Johor State Health director Datuk Dr Mohd Khairi Yakub.
Sun Oct 11 2015
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One in five children suffer from mental health problems
One in five children between the ages of five and 16 in the country have been found to suffer from mental health problems.
Sat Oct 10 2015
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Proposal to set up dept to deal with mental health problems
NIOSH has urged the Health Ministry to set up a dedicated department to deal with mental health problems in the workplace.
Tue Feb 18 2014
Tamil Asylum seeker takes own life in Perth
A Tamil asylum seeker suffering from mental health problems and living in Perth on a bridging visa has taken his life on the third attempt.
Mon Jan 07 2013