Time to break mental health taboo
The impact of Covid-19on society has broughtthe importance ofmental healthto the forefront. BY DATUK MOHAMMAD MEDAN ABDULLAH An important aspect that is often neglected or overlooked is the psychological stress and state of the overall mental health of the people going through the current pandemic. Coupled with the general reluctance to confront mental health as […]
Don’t be afraid to seek help
KUCHING: Despite the increasing need for mental health assistance especially during this Covid-19 pandemic, there may be many situations that could hinder people from getting timely help, said psychiatrist Dr Bernard Ting. “Close and prolonged contact for psychiatric consultation may seemingly be a limitation, as social distancing is expected during this pandemic,” he said. He […]
Virtual public talk on mental health this Friday
KUCHING: Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) will be holding a virtual public talk entitled ‘Mental Health during Covid-19 Pandemic and Our Growth’ this Friday from 9.30am until 11am via Zoom. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started about a year ago, this unprecedented global crisis has affected society in many ways — socially, mentally, psychologically and economically. “This […]
Do more for mental health
I found that with depression, one of the most important things you can realise is that you’re not alone. You’re not the first to go through it, you’re not gonna be the last to go through it. – Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, actor How do we feel every time we hear of a suicide case? Isn’t […]
Swinburne University raises mental health awareness
KUCHING: Over 480 staff and students of Swinburne University here were treated to a variety of cupcakes, apples and ice-cream at the “R U OK?” event held on campus recently. Organised by Swinburne’s Student Development and Support unit, the event was held to commemorate World Mental Health Day, which is observed on Oct 10 every […]
Enhancing bond via Mooncake Festival
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Community harmony and bonding are important in ensuring Kuching to remain a socially cohesive city during the Mooncake Festival celebration. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng along with MBKS councillors delivered mooncakes to the residents of Mental Health Association of Sarawak: The Half Way Home Kuching branch […]
An insight into mental health
Title: How Are You?Author: Atman Azlan & Atman AriPublisher: Iman PublicationPublication year: 2019ISBN: 978-983-2423-74-4Price: RM30 How Are You? is a book that gives an insight into what mental health is like. The book further explains about stress, anxiety and depression. Mental health issues can be a huge topic to talk about. It’s really complicated and […]
Covid-19’s impact on mental health
KUCHING: In order to reach out to, and engage with, communities around the region, a Sarawak-based NGO, Organisation for Addiction Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation, also known as Oaptar, organised a webinar. The webinar on “Covid-19 and Beyond: Impact on Mental Health” was broadcast live last Saturday (June 20) at 2pm on the gotowebinar platform. Four […]
Narcissism rising in society
By Dr Abu Yazid Abu Bakar The writer Lt Cdr (Retired) Dr Abu Yazid Abu Bakar is a senior lecturer (Guidance and Counselling/Psychology) at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR: Not only are individuals in advanced nations predisposed to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, which are usually caused by […]
Coping mentally during Covid-19 pandemic
KUCHING: With the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), upheaval of daily routines, and general fear and stress arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not uncommon for many to feel the effects on their psychological wellbeing. The current pandemic is a challenging time for everyone, but perhaps even more so for those with […]
