Suicide cases expected to rise
KUCHING: Suicide cases and attempted suicide cases are expected to rise this year, said Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief SAC Lukas Aket. He explained that the cases were due to depression, broken hearts, financial difficulties, family issues, mental health issues and other reasons. “From January to June this year, the department recorded a total […]
Don’t despair, help is near
KUCHING: “If you are in despair or have suicidal thoughts, remember you are not alone because help is available through various platforms for you.” This is the advice of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to members of the public after expressing her concern over the rise in […]
Providing more comprehensive mental health support in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department’s (JKMS) tele-counselling service, which has been in operation since March 2020, has been rebranded as the ‘Community CHAT Service’ to provide more comprehensive mental health support to the community statewide. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that initially the tele-counselling […]
