By Chua Sook Ning, PhD You have the right not to be abused; to live and work in an environment where you are safe and secure; and to well-being. Abuse not only affects those who are abused, but also has a substantial effect on family members, friends, co-workers, other witnesses, and the community at […]
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What if: A case of depression
By Dr. Chua Sook Ning WHAT IF we treated our physical illnesses the way we treat our mental illnesses? Let’s imagine you woke up one fine morning in Kuala Lumpur. 1. Your head hurts, you had a fever, your throat was sore and your nose was runny. Your whole body was aching and you felt […]
Our mental health care is the elephant in the room.
By Dr. Chua Sook Ning IN 2015, the Health Ministry revealed that 30% of Malaysians have a mental health condition. This figure is alarming and reflects a three-fold increase since 1996. Yet we have not heard much from the Government to address this issue. The silence from the authorities is disappointing, to say the least. […]
Remedy: A devised play about therapy
RELATE is proud to partner with EJA to produce a play on psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for mental illness but it remains inaccessible to the general public due to high cost, stigma about therapy and low manpower. We want to remove the stigma on therapy by giving you an intimate look at what […]
I have Bipolar Disorder and I am perfectly sane
I had been struggling with depression in my final year in university. Well, I thought, it was just part of my life that I had to go through. Waking up was hard for me. Sleeping at night, harder. I never sought treatment because I thought it was temporary and it would go away. The truth […]
