By Low Win Li World Mental Health Day 2021: Malaysian context For World Mental Health Day 2021, this year’s theme is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. This theme was chosen by the World Federation for Mental Health based on their survey of the accessibility of mental health services across countries around the world. Access […]
On 6 November 2020, the 2021 Malaysian Budget was tabled by Finance Minister YB Dato’ Sri Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz. Regarding the allocation for mental health, these are the two separate figures we should be taking note of: RM 24 million for the Mental Health Program, Prevention of Physical Abuse and Substance Abuse […]
By Low Win Li ‘Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.’[1] Regardless of language or style, music has undeniably reached the masses. Music is a source of comfort to many. Big Hit Entertainment, the company behind super boyband BTS, is committed to their […]
By Low Win Li Just like how abuse comes in many forms, the abuser and the abused takes many forms as well. It can be in the form of a young person, a well-known businessman, an adored celebrity, the elderly person next door, that middle-aged person with the kind eyes. There is no specific ‘look’ […]
By Low Win Li “You probably need to exercise more, sleep at least 8 hours a day, and avoid social media 45 minutes before going to bed.”[1] While these methods suggested may be helpful, these methods do not necessarily tackle the root of a mental health condition. There is still a glaring disconnect in the […]
