Premier urges agencies to focus on children’s mental health
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for immediate attention from all related agencies to focus on the mental health and wellbeing of children nationwide. Citing the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, he said about 424,000 children were reported to have mental health problems in Malaysia. “It is recorded that […]
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 […]
Ride to raise funds for men’s health
KUCHING: More than 200 bikers took to the streets here in a stylish display of support for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) 2023. The ride kicked off at 11 am from the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound, winding its way through various parts of the city before concluding at Bazz Club. In a departure […]
‘Seni Kita Weekend’ hopes to highlight mental health awareness
KUCHING: HAUS KCH, in collaboration with various artists, organisations and associations, is organising the ‘Seni Kita Weekend’ at the Old Court House here to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. The two-day event — on Saturday (May 20) and Sunday (May 21) from 10am to 10pm — will feature panel discussions with professionals […]
Mental health just as important
SIBU: More needs to be done to bring about greater public consciousness on mental health. To this end Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang called on both government bodies and NGOs to hold more mental health literacy programmes. “In this health-conscious era, people spend much time and energy to enhance […]
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 […]
Build resilience, says Befrienders
KUCHING: The people should work on building their mental resilience in order to cope better amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Befrienders Kuching secretary Dr Bernard Ting. He mentioned that resilience is the main factor in powering through the Covid-19 storm. “These people have the capacity to actually remain competent and functioning in facing all these […]
Talian Kasih now includes MCO, Covid-19 mental health support
PUTRAJAYA: The 24/7 Talian Kasih 15999 and WhatsApp Talian Kasih 019-261 5999 now includes mental health support to deal with the effects of Covid-19 and the movement control order (MCO) which has been extended to April 14. Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) minister, Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun said in a statement today that […]
