Stigma — biggest challenge for mental patients
KUCHING: One of the biggest challenges faced by persons with mental health issues is stigma, said Dr Syarifah Hafizah Wan Kassim. The consultant psychiatrist at Sentosa Hospital said that this could be in the form of self-stigma or stigma from the public. “Persons with mental health issues or who have been diagnosed with mental health […]
Crucial to address mental health
KUCHING: Addressing mental health throughout the different stages of life is crucial to preventing mental illness from setting in. According to Dr Syarifah Hafizah Wan Kassim, consultant psychiatrist at Sentosa Hospital, during the early years of childhood and youth, education and the inculcation of values were crucial, instead of focusing solely on academic performance. “We […]
Seek help, mental health patients urged
KUCHING: Many options for mental health services are available throughout Sarawak and those who may need such services should not be afraid to come forward and seek help. Dr Syarifah Hafizah Wan Kassim, consultant psychiatrist at Sentosa Hospital, said that apart from Sentosa Hospital, there were nine other major hospitals in the state which offered […]
