KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A total of 13.4 per cent of children and teenagers living in People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, have thoughts of suicide or hurting themselves due to the pressures of life, according to a study.

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SHAH ALAM, March 14 — A total of 87,877 people have accessed the Selangor Mental Health Programme (Sehat) to seek mental health assistance since it was launched in August 2021. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said that out of the...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Efforts to overcome mental health problems among Malaysians and initiatives to help first-time home buyers are among matters to be discussed at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

By Zareef Muzammil KUALA SELANGOR, Feb 9 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has called on the people to get the first and second booster doses for optimal protection against Covid-19 infection. His Royal Highness advised the matter following the movement of people...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The state government has allocated some RM222,600 under the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) programme for mental health treatment in Selangor. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said through the incentive, the state government will bear the...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 — Selangor government provides special provisions to help individuals suffering from mental health undergo treatments for free. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the incentives under the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat)...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Human resource practitioners consider mental health stability a grave concern for Malaysia as employment picks up next year, particularly after the two-year global pandemic.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Dec 27 — Selangor residents have been urged to use the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) programme's three main advantages. State executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud said the state government is wholly sponsoring the treatment costs for...

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — On October 26, a teenage girl was charged at the Children’s Magistrate’s Court in Johor Bahru with unintentionally causing the death of her 16-year-old brother.

CYBERJAYA, Oct 21 — The National Mental Health Crisis Line or HEAL Line 15555 started operating today to help individuals facing mental health problems get early assistance.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 — Those experiencing stress and depression have been advised to take advantage of the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) line, and share their problems with certified counsellors.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 10 — The post-Covid-19 living, doubly affected by global economic turmoil, has made it more challenging for individuals' mental health, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 15 — People who are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression are urged to reach out to the Selangor Mental Health (Sehat) hotline to speak to qualified counsellors.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — One in 20 children in Malaysia aged five to nine years old are estimated to have mental disorders including developmental disorders, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 — The state government has taken a serious view of the cyberbullying incidents, which appear to be on the rise in recent times, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) programme is designed to help the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Aug 10 — Those experiencing emotional stress are advised to join the Selangor Mental Sihat (Sehat) programme and obtain counselling services, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the state government views mental health issues seriously, to...

SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — Persons experiencing mental stress have been advised to immediately seek psychiatric advice and counsellors, as a form of early prevention to avoid worse effects.

KUALA NERUS, July 24 — Workplace bullying has contributed to various problems, including increased health risks and poor work performance, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

SHAH ALAM, July 21 — Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety and depression commonly feel it is difficult to share their problems, tending to isolate themselves with the expectation these issues will subside by themselves, said state executive councillor for public health Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Much like other sports, e-sports athletes with professional and elite status need to consider applying sports medicine to ensure more stable performance and career development.