A Cry For Help
A forum discussion titled ‘There is No Health Without Mental Health’ was part of the programme on the second day of the Health Education and Health Awareness (HEHA) health exhibition on 12 August 2012 at the Mid Vall...
Tag Archives: Mental
Tired all the time?
Poor eating habits, hectic schedules and high stress levels have weakened our body immunities and cause constant loss of enzymes in our body, which is why we suffer from lethargy, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and in...
10 Top Memory Boosters
Memory is a fascinating and complex aspect of human function. While poets and writers wax lyrical about ‘walking down memory lane’ and ‘awakening long-forgotten dreams’, scientists probe the processes of remember...
Hypnotherapy: The Power Of Your Mind
Meeting a hypnotherapist for an interview can be unnerving. At the back of my mind, I wondered if I would be hypnotised to spill my deepest secrets or do embarrassing things such as spill the small change from my pockets...
Post-natal Depression: Not Just The Blues
Having a baby is a joyous and memorable event. Yet, after the initial excitement of pregnancy and birth has worn off, many women begin to feel their world falling apart.
Suicide: Know The Facts!
Did you know that an average of two Malaysians attempt suicide every day? According to the National Suicide Registry Malaysia (NSRM), a total of 425 people committed suicide in 2009, averaging 60 per month (including und...
Your Mind Matters!
Change your thoughts and you change your world ~Norman Vincent Peale~ Do you see the glass as half-empty or half-full? Although the water level in the glass is 50/50, optimists rejoice in the fact that there is still 50%...
Emotional Needs In Cancer Patients
Being diagnosed with the Big C is often a life-changing event. If you think the first thing that comes to a person’s mind upon diagnosis is treatment and cure, think again. In actual fact, the most common reaction is f...
Mood Swings During Pregnancy
Some women glow during pregnancy, some growl instead! The hormonal changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy can sometimes leave you more temperamental than usual. Here are some tips to manage your mood swings and pro...
Road Rage!
By Yeo Li Shian 35-year-old Jack Tan* (not his real name) lost his cool recently when another driver tried to cut into his path during a traffic jam at SS2, Petaling Jaya. Furious that the other car almost hit his, he ga...