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.
A government pharmacist in MOH central administration says superiors discourage health care workers from visiting psychiatric clinics for issues like panic attacks or insomnia because "it won't look good on you", as they're seen as no longer productive.
The King’s Speech outlined the need to improve primary care services and upgrade MOH facilities; but it fell short of recognising that the public health care system is in crisis.
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.
The Selangor state government will cover the cost of screening, psychiatrist consultation charges, basic psychotherapy treatment, and medications for the first two weeks.
Goh See Hua, who is contesting Pasir Pinji, ended up entering politics when he couldn’t find jobs in the field of psychology after graduation, says Ipoh Timor candidate Howard Lee.