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>Dr Zaliha said people can now get access to various services related to mental health through digital platforms, including the MyMinda module on the MySejahtera application. >“Through MyMinda, users can check their mental health status by answering healthy mind screening questions to assess themselves, get psychoeducational materials and access psychosocial support services,’ she said.
Description from Organisers: *Co-organised by Taylor’s Centre for Counselling Services, Impact Lab 8 Mental Health & Wellbeing and Life Inspired Network Society, LINetS (an NGO which champions suicide prevention through media, education and counselling) this event coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and World Mental Health Day (10 Oct).* *The highlight of this fair is the booth exhibition featuring a comprehensive range of counseling services and mental health awareness by various NGOs, private counseling organizations and governmental organizations, all under one roof. There will also be concurrent mental health related workshops, debate competitions and other fun activities throughout the day. Communities of all ages are welcome.* Workshop Information: *Workshop 1* - **Discovering Your True Self: Awareness & Acceptance** *Workshop 2* - **Strengthening Connections: Building Communities & Meaningful Relationship** *Workshop 3* - **How Can I Prevent Suicide Among People I Know?** *Note: A nominal registration fee of RM10 is applicable for each workshop session.* Registration for the Mental Wellness Fair can be done via this [Google Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2RmgJVbgSO5rILz1Fmp6KQMjUicvpdOkZGWXPnmvZTu3jaA/viewform).
It is held every 10 October, and this year happens to be the organizer's (World Federation for Mental Health) 75th anniversary. WFMH has an [official site](https://wmhdofficial.com/) about this year's Mental Health Day.
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Once again, Monash's Masters of Counselling students are having their practicum and they're looking for clients. If you've been thinking of getting into counselling services, book one with them FOC.
*Text from event page:* What is stress? Learn more about it, and particularly its causes and how to recognise in yourself and others. It plays a crucial role in raising awareness, promoting understanding, and providing essential information to individuals and communities. Join us and Ms Daphne Low, MMHA Wellness & Recovery Programme Manager, in our Public Education Series on Recognising Signs of Stress. Together, let's increase awareness, provide support, and build resilience. 🗓️ Date: 26th August 2023 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 📍 Venue: MMHA PJ Office, Jalan Othman 🌐 Mode: Face-to-face or Virtual @ MMHA's Facebook Live This event is open to the public. It's time to break the silence around mental health and start talking about it openly. Your presence matters! Register now on this link https://forms.gle/AdsQouCVSYdvxsYn8 or scan the QR code on the image to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. We hope to see you there!
Originally published on 4 June, I withheld publishing it on reddit as a protest. THE National Health and Morbidity Survey 2022 has brought to light alarming trends affecting Malaysian teenagers. Suicidal thoughts, verbal and physical abuse within homes, and bullying and cyberbullying have emerged as critical issues affecting the well-being of our youth. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts among teenagers especially demands urgent attention from all of society. We need to prioritise mental health support and destigmatise seeking help. (OP's note: attempted suicide has since been decriminalised)
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He's stressed but absolutely refuses to get help. He said he had depression once when he was young and he called the Befrienders at that time, but what they ended up doing is asking him to donate to their church and to join christianity. And recently he tried to talk to one of my older cousins who is a licensed psychiatrist, but she blamed his stress on his refusal to join their big family events that cost a lot of money (which is completely unrelated). So now he doesn't believe in professional mental help.