Stepping out of the shadow of depression
When people don’t know exactly what depression is, they can be judgmental – French actress, Marion Cotillard I’M depressed. How many times have such thoughts crossed your mind? How often have you said such thoughts out loud? These two words carry significant weight, yet they are often uttered casually almost as if they have lost […]
Control freaks
The apotheosis of the controlling mind is monstrous and terrifying. – Stewart Stafford, American author Control freaks traditionally tend to have a psychological need to be in charge of things and people — even circumstances that cannot be controlled. The need for control, in extreme cases, stems from deeper psychological issues such as obsessive–compulsive disorder […]
Massive rise in use of gadgets, screen time among children
By Soon Li Wei A WORRYING “side effect” of the ongoing movement control is the growing addiction to smart devices among children and adolescents. Although there is a lack of data as no studies have been carried out on this issue in Malaysia, psychiatrists are seeing more cases of young patients who are hooked on […]
Relevant authorities need to take action over stagnant water
PUSA: The prolonged stagnant water situation at residences near Dato Godam, Selulap, Mbaduk and Meruang areas here has instilled anxiety and fear among its residents. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune’s sister paper Suara Sarawak, the residents opined that there seem to be no action taken to solve the problems that they are facing. “I don’t […]
Detailed plan needed to address anxiety
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin emphasised the need for a more detailed medium to long term plan to ensure the survival of the people and the country’s economy, as well as to address the people’s anxiety. This was emphasised at a special meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Covid-19, which […]
Beating anxiety during the MCO
KUCHING: There is no doubt the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country has caused anxiety and stress in everyone, and this has not been helped by the movement control order (MCO), which as of now, has been extended for another two weeks. Many have expressed their concerns on social media, and Sarawak Mental […]
