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 […]
Visit ‘Safe Haven’ for activities you can do during MCO
KUCHING: Befrienders Kuching, an emotional support non-governmental organisation, has launched a micro website called ‘Safe Haven’, a platform for people to take up activities at home during the movement control order (MCO). According to the Befrienders Kuching admin Brandon Lee, the group have complied several activities from the Internet and through this platform it enables […]
A platform to process your psychological distress
KUCHING: Following the Covid-19 outbreak, the aftermath of the pandemic on public health is expected to be challenging. In response to the pandemic, a psychosocial project called Safe Space Covid-19 Malaysia has been initiated by Dr Rachel Ting Sing Kiat, a senior clinical psychologist and also lecturer from Monash University, along with other professionals including […]
Mental health issues in rural areas
KUCHING: The National Health and Morbidity Study revealed that 35.8 percent Sarawakian adolescents from the rural areas had mental health conditions. Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah told a press conference this after chairing the Social Development Council meeting at Wisma Bapa Malaysia yesterday. She added the […]
Son seeks court to determine father’s mental health
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari, the son of Tun S. Samy Vellu has filed an originating summons against his father for the court to investigate in determining if the former MIC president is of unsound mind and incapable of managing his own affairs. The suit was filed by Vell Paari, 57, as plaintiff […]
