depression Archives

6 January 2025

Letter

Understanding The Brain To Understand Depression — Dr Hiran Shanake Perera

Neuroimaging studies have deepened our understanding of depression. Exploring biomarkers, which are measurable indicators of biological processes, holds potential to transform depression monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment.

2 July 2024

World

Why Aren’t We Doing More About Youth Suicide?

A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions.

1 July 2024

World

The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams

The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students taking extreme steps such as taking their lives.

28 June 2024

World

Stress, Depression And Worse: The Dangers Of Too Much Screen Time

As smartphones proliferate and young people spend more time online, their excessive use is creating a growing number of addicts.

13 June 2024

Malaysia

NHMS 2023: A Million People Aged Above 15 In Malaysia Suffer From Depression

According to NHMS 2023, depression in Malaysia has double since 2019, with nearly half having thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It is most prevalent among ages 16-29. 1 in 6 children are also likely to suffer from mental health problems.

26 December 2023

Malaysia

How Mental Health Data Can Add Value To Companies

Companies can collect mental health data to customise workplace programmes. Naluri co-founding CEO Azran Osman-Rani notes that employees aged under 35, especially those in their 20s, are more prone to depression, anxiety, and stress.

10 October 2023

World

New Australian Data Reveals Youth Mental Health Crisis

Australian youth confront significant mental health concerns, marked by gender-based disparities in conditions and help-seeking.

5 October 2023

Letter

Mental Health: The New Silent Pandemic — Cheong Kar Hui

It is crucial to acknowledge the importance of mental health and confront it with the necessary immediacy.

5 October 2023

World

Social Media Binge Taking Mental Toll On Students

Excessive social media use among university students has been linked to a decline in their mental health.

25 September 2023

Malaysia

Health Workers’ Mental Issues A ‘Red Flag’: MMA

MMA tells the government to view CodeBlue's survey findings on mental health issues among public health care professionals as a "red flag". "Even a single health care worker admitting to struggling with mental health issues is a cause for concern."

Tag: depression

Understanding The Brain To Understand Depression — Dr Hiran Shanake Perera

Why Aren’t We Doing More About Youth Suicide?

The Tragic Toll Of Competitive Exams

NHMS 2023: A Million People Aged Above 15 In Malaysia Suffer From Depression

How Mental Health Data Can Add Value To Companies

New Australian Data Reveals Youth Mental Health Crisis

Mental Health: The New Silent Pandemic — Cheong Kar Hui

Health Workers’ Mental Issues A ‘Red Flag’: MMA

After 15 Years Of Training, This Is What A Subspecialist Doctor Earns In Malaysia — Physician

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

House Officers Are Treated Like Modern Slaves — Dr Ghazali Ahmad

Medical Officer Duties, Service Load Strain FMS Gazettement Training — Government Doctor

Beyond Turf: Safeguarding Malaysia’s Clinical Core Before It Thins — Dr Musa Mohd Nordin