Mental Health

Hello, my fellow Malaysians, my name is Jay. I’d like to share a personal story about how my life took a new direction towards mental health and healing – a journey that began during the Movement [...]

We hit the streets of Kuala Lumpur to ask the people what's on their mind as we approach the new year! 🌟 From personal goals to exciting ambitions, everyone has something in mind for 2025. 🗣️

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From colostomy complications to thyroid cancer, she faced adversity. Yet, in love and resilience, she triumphed.

“I have been living with schizoaffective disorder for around eight years.  Before the diagnosis I was going through depression and a lot of heartbreaking moments. My friends avoided me and [...]

“I have been working for the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) since 2003. I was encouraged by my lecturer to study counseling beforehand. Joining the MMHA made me realise that [...]

“I have been a caregiver for my daughter since she was diagnosed with schizophrenia in August 2011. I’m involved with MMHA as a trainer, I do a lot of art therapy and other work with them. [...]

“I was diagnosed with schizophrenia for more than 30 years. Before the diagnosis, I wasn’t feeling well for a few years and decided to seek help for myself. I don’t hear strange voices in my [...]

“I’m a full-time caretaker for my loved one. I don’t remember when I took over the responsibility but it has been about 20, 30 years since. When I was really young, I didn’t know how to [...]

“I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder for more than 5 years ago. I was initially diagnosed with Depression. This was after the time I was raped when I was studying for Masters in [...]