Let us first realise that mental health is very real. However, although mental health is very real – it may not necessarily always be obvious. We now start to see the subtle signs he’s left behind. The tattoo of a black dog on his left ribcage (a symbolism first introduced by Winston Churchill to describe […]
It’s the best time of the year! For the mentally ill, festive seasons can be of little cheer. The hustle of festivities, the expenses incurred, and the hosting of visitors can be overwhelming. There is also the unspoken pressure to look cheerful. 2017 has been encouraging for mental health advocacy in Malaysia. Mental health issues have […]
Yesterday my mum got a message from a friend saying her cousin who lives in KL was having suicidal thoughts. As I am a licensed counselor, I asked her friend a few questions to know in what mental state that her cousin is in. We spoke over the phone and she told me her cousin (let’s use […]
