depression Archives

18 September 2023

Malaysia

Government Doctors Link Their Mental Health Issues To Work: Poll

In a CodeBlue poll among 87 government health care workers (predominantly doctors) nationwide, 89% of respondents attributed work problems for their mental health issues; 76% are deterred from seeking help due to perceived obstacles in career progression.

14 March 2023

Malaysia

58% Of SELangkah’s Mental Sehat Users At Risk Of Self-Harm Or Suicide

SELangkah’s Mental Sehat feature has over 87,877 users, with two-thirds of them aged 40 and below, and nearly 60% of users being female.

8 March 2023

Malaysia

Zaliha: Depression And Anxiety Rates Highest In Federal Territories

High living cost, B40 households, urban poor, and interpersonal problems are the major reasons for mental health issues in the FT, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

19 December 2022

Letter

Responsible Reporting Of Suicides – Malaysian Psychiatric Association

Unsafe reporting of suicides is a risk factor for future suicidal behaviour among vulnerable groups through imitation, especially when detailed methods are portrayed in the report.

25 November 2022

World

Ketamine Helps Change Thinking Patterns In People With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Ketamine's effect is fast and sustained, and could be used to reset cognitive mechanisms in people suffering from treatment-resistant depression.

11 August 2022

Letter

Risk Factors Of Depression Among Adolescents – Siti Aisyah Mohd Nasir

Understanding the risk factors of depression in adolescents is important in order to recognise children at risk.

6 May 2022

Malaysia

UM Study: 47% Of Older Malaysians More Depressed During Pandemic

About 47% of participants aged above 55 reported higher depression, 34% greater stress, and 21% increased anxiety.

30 December 2021

Malaysia

Khairy: Over 3,000 People Reported Depression On MySejahtera

Over a third of 9,009 respondents, who took the Minda Sihat test on MySejahtera, said they felt depressed and 45% said they were apathetic.

19 November 2021

Malaysia

Over 102,700 Primary Five, Six Students Have Depressive Symptoms

Primary school students identified as at-risk of depression are given interventions via relaxation and mindfulness activities, counselling sessions as well as parent/guardian consultation to help students improve their coping skills.

31 December 2020

Malaysia

How The Health Ministry Is Fighting Depression

Approximately half a million of Malaysians aged 16 years and above are suffering from depression, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS).

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Government Doctors Link Their Mental Health Issues To Work: Poll

58% Of SELangkah’s Mental Sehat Users At Risk Of Self-Harm Or Suicide

Zaliha: Depression And Anxiety Rates Highest In Federal Territories

Responsible Reporting Of Suicides – Malaysian Psychiatric Association

Ketamine Helps Change Thinking Patterns In People With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Risk Factors Of Depression Among Adolescents – Siti Aisyah Mohd Nasir

UM Study: 47% Of Older Malaysians More Depressed During Pandemic

Khairy: Over 3,000 People Reported Depression On MySejahtera

Over 102,700 Primary Five, Six Students Have Depressive Symptoms

How The Health Ministry Is Fighting Depression

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Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations