Session on mental health among elderly
MIRI: The Sarawak State Library here is inviting the public to attend a session about mental health among the elderly to be held today (Oct 23). Pustaka Miri, in a statement, said elderly individuals face various challenges and are exposed to physical and mental health problems. They may encounter serious mental health challenges such as […]
Call to set up crisis teams to prevent suicides
KUCHING: A crisis negotiator has suggested creating teams of negotiators to help people who are struggling, especially those thinking about suicide. These teams should be placed in various locations throughout Sarawak. Dr. Gilbert Wong said that in order to effectively assist individuals who are feeling suicidal, it’s important to have a diverse team of professionals […]
Keeping up with KL lifestyles stresses up folks
BY VENESSA JAMES KUALA LUMPUR: The hustle and bustle of urban life can actually take a toll on city folks’ mental health, experts said. Compared to rural residents, they said that city dwellers are more likely to have mood disorders with higher rates of mental health conditions. In fact, many urbanites have been struggling to […]
Of unsound mind
Wisdom is evidenced when correcting mistakes; unsound mind is evidenced when defending faults. – Huineng, 7th century monk MANY world leaders, past and present, are known to have endured some degree of mental incapacitation best known to their inner circles and a discerning public. Usually, the truth surfaces after these leaders escape through eschatological exits. […]
Kuching to host international recovery symposium in Sept
KUCHING: Sarawak will host the world’s first International Recovery Symposium (IRS) 2023 from Sept 18 to 21 here to discuss matters relating to addiction and mental health. The event will be hosted jointly by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Organisation for Addiction Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation (OAPTAR) and International Society […]
Give your child a good, practical name
“A name represents identity, a deep feeling, and holds tremendous significance to its owner.” — Rachel Ingber. “The glory of my name increases my shame. Less known by mortals, I could better escape their eyes.” — Jean Racine CHILD naming can be quite a daunting task, especially for first-time parents. Many have even described it […]
Using immersive theatre to address mental health
Immersive theatre is a contemporary, yet comprehensive method of presenting a play. Though theatre elements exist, an immersive theatre enables audiences to enter the world of the characters they are watching. The interactivity allows viewers to construct and interpret the performance in their own unique way. An immersive theatre installation also invites the audience to […]
Call for more talks on mental awareness
SIBU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government and private sectors are urged to join efforts in holding more mental health awareness talks or courses in different community so as to heighten the public awareness of the issue. In making the call, Cr Ling Hua Wee said holding more community mental health care awareness talks or courses will […]
School security guards detain mentally disturbed man
PADAWAN: An individual who entered a school without permission was detained by security guards and handed over to the district police. The Padawan district police headquarters received a call regarding the man who entered SK Landeh, Jalan Batu 10 yesterday at 6.15am. A patrol unit was sent to the school to investigate and met the […]
Keep an eye out for children’s mental health
KUCHING: Public interactions need to be encouraged more now to safeguard the mental health of young children in the country. “It has been reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that 424,000 children in Malaysia had suffered a little in terms of mental health due to the almost three years of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said […]
