The term depression refers to a mood disorder that invokes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in most things. Depression is more than just your weekly Monday blues. Many people think that it is just a...

On the 5th of August 2021, the ReachOut initiative hosted an online event to discuss Detecting and Treating Depression in Primary Care. The emcee of the night, Sharveena Daniel, started off the session with a brief introduction of the National...

There appears to be a stigma around mental health in Asian cultures. Mental health issues and diagnoses are often not taken seriously in Asian communities because they are perceived as fictitious or excuses. The mere mention of mental illnesses will...

Panic attacks are more common than most people think. Unfortunately, it is not widely discussed and spotlighted, especially in Malaysia. Contrary to stigmatising beliefs, panic attacks are not an overreaction. People are not being dramatic to attract attention. They genuinely...

Menurut satu kajian oleh World Health Organisation (WHO), seramai 264 juta orang mengalami kemurungan. Walaupun kemurungan telah diklasifikasikan sebagai salah satu penyakit global di kalangan masyakat sedunia, ramai yang masih mempunyai tanggapan yang salah mengenai penyakit yang semakin berleluasa ini....

It is quite normal for us to feel anxious, nervous, or worried when we sit for an exam, during a work-related presentation or even before a date. For most of us, these feelings come and go, they are just temporary...

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 264 million people suffer from depression. Despite how common depression is within our societies, there are lots of myths and misconceptions surrounding it. This false information can often further affect the mental state...

Multiple lockdowns have been reinstated over the past few months, resulting in the rakyat feeling a sense of hopelessness. The current situation has caused a mental health problem. Despite how tiring this situation is, we need to ensure we remain...