World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, carries the theme “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.¹ It highlights the importance of listening to people with lived experience of mental health conditions to build more inclusive and effective support systems. This is especially important for older adults, whose mental wellbeing can be overlooked when…
The Kuaya – as glamorous as it sounds is not hang out spot in KL. It’s actually a private mental health care facility in the heart of KL. The psychologists I “dated” are actually rendering their services there. The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022 revealed that 29.2% of Malaysian adults, equivalent to over…
Depression rates in Malaysia have doubled since 2019, with 1 in 3 Malaysians now facing mental health issues. These numbers are projected to be on the rise and mental health is already projected to be a pandemic. Mental wellness is the number one health concern among adults globally, surpassing cancer and obesity. It is reported…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by terrifying events. This event could either be experienced or witnessed by one. Examples of events that may trigger PTSD are being raped, kidnapped, watching your loved ones being murdered or experiencing violence in a military combat. Most people who face traumatic events…
Mental health affects more than 450 million people and 1 in 3 Malaysians have mental health problems. Mental health and wellbeing are just as important aspects as one’s physical health. Positive mental health and wellbeing enables one to function well, have meaningful social connections, positive self-esteem and be able to better cope with life’s ups…
