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Mental health professionals in Malaysia are pushing for greater understanding of hoarding disorder, a recognised psychiatric condition affecting millions worldwide. They warn that stigma and misconceptions prevent sufferers from seeking help.
A comprehensive study reveals that parents' excessive phone use undermines their emotional bonds with children, causing insecure attachment patterns that persist into adulthood and affecting children's confidence and relationships.
Malaysia's student federation is urging schools to implement compulsory mental health assessments and strengthen counselling services following a stabbing at a Banting secondary school, highlighting concerns about rising emotional distress among students.
Malaysia's education authorities are being urged to develop a comprehensive National School Safety Master Plan to address escalating violence in schools, involving coordinated efforts across government, security, mental health, and community sectors.
Malaysia's upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan will heighten anxiety among candidates and voters alike. Election-related stress can trigger physical health problems and strain relationships, though Malaysian society typically heals quickly after voting.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has initiated an 18-month national study to advance men's empowerment, focusing on mental resilience, family responsibility and gender equality.
TikTok has settled a landmark case brought by a Florida teenager claiming the platform's design features caused severe mental health problems including anxiety and depression. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat defending against similar allegations.
A California man has filed suit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT failed to protect users with mental health conditions and instead amplified his bipolar delusions, culminating in a suicide attempt.
TikTok has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager who alleged the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The settlement marks another milestone in a sweeping wave of litigation challenging social media companies over youth addiction and safety.
An abandoned plot behind 1Razak Mansion in Kuala Lumpur has been transformed into a thriving community food forest, offering physical exercise, mental health benefits, and cost savings for the residential complex's predominantly senior population.
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A Dungun man facing grievous hurt charges for allegedly attacking his elderly grandmother with a hammer has been directed to undergo psychiatric assessment by the Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu has ordered psychiatric evaluation for a 25-year-old man facing charges of causing severe injuries to his grandmother using a hammer.
A leading psychiatrist has raised alarm over a growing epidemic of depression affecting Malaysian children and adolescents, with escalating risks of self-harm and suicide among vulnerable youth populations.
Malaysia's National Population and Family Development Board calls for fathers to expand their involvement in children's emotional care and education, moving beyond traditional breadwinner roles to become active agents in family resilience.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is pushing schools to identify and support students showing mental health warning signs, doubling annual screening efforts and enforcing mandatory safety protocols.
A Los Angeles judge has determined that Michael Gledhill, charged with murdering veteran character actor James Handy, is mentally incompetent to face criminal prosecution and cannot rationally assist in his own defence.
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Malaysia's mental health crisis could impose an economic burden of RM25.3 billion by 2030 if intervention measures are not implemented urgently, according to a parliamentary committee report.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has introduced a five-year strategic plan emphasizing mental health and psychological support for its 1.6 million civil servants, featuring 12 core strategies and measurable performance indicators.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has appealed to the public to respect the privacy and emotional vulnerability of the family following the death of a 16-year-old student at a school in Negeri Sembilan. The incident is under police investigation.
A doctor in Maharashtra's Ambernath has been arrested after his wife died by suicide less than two months into their marriage. Authorities allege he subjected her to dowry harassment, physical abuse, and constant surveillance.
Tan Sri Dr M. Mahadevan, the pioneering psychiatrist credited with establishing Malaysia's modern mental health framework, has died at 96. His six-decade career transformed psychiatric care across the nation.