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Spending less than two hours on our smartphones could noticeably improve our well-being, according to the latest science.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Oral health problems not only affect physical health but also have a significant impact on an individual's mental well-being, Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Mohd Isham Jaafar said in a message to mark World Oral Health Day on March 19.
Besides the station's presenters, the drama features well-known actors such as Sherrie Merlis and Hasnul Rahmat.
PETALING JAYA: The growing number of Malaysians seeking help for mental health issues should not be viewed negatively, say mental health experts.
PETALING JAYA: Five months since her scary crash, national cyclist Nurul Aliana Syafika Azizan is still finding her rhythm but it hasn't been a simple road to recovery.
SUNWAY Medical Centre Penang (SMCP) is rapidly expanding to reinforce its position as the leading tertiary hospital in the northern region. With continuous investments in infrastructure, expertise and innovation, it is shaping the future of tertiary healthcare there.
KUCHING: Police have arrested a man with mental health issues after he caused a disturbance at the St Joseph's Church here.
Politicians can have significant influence on societal mental health through their rhetoric and policies.
SINGAPORE: Errant psychologists flouting rules and those who masquerade as registered psychologists will be taken to task under a new registration framework to boost the standards of mental health professionals.
PORT DICKSON: A teenager charged with murdering her newborn baby has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment at Hospital Permai, Johor for a month.
BANGI: After declaring war on Sugar, Smoking and Salt, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has now waged a new war against stigmatisation, to combat the rising mental health burden.
PETALING JAYA: With over 40,000 civil servants identified as being at high risk for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and suicidal behaviour, interest groups say a better support system, including expanding the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS), is necessary.
Research indicates that sleeping late creates a tendency to certain drivers of depression.
Youth advocates seek to address potential risk chatbots pose to children's mental health.
PETALING JAYA: While the National Women's Policy (Dasar Wanita Negara or DWN) is much-needed to spearhead the direction of women in various sectors, there are gaps that should have been identified to make it more holistic, women's groups say.
SEOUL: In response to the tragic stabbing of an eight-year-old student by a teacher, the government is advancing legislation that would allow authorities to place teachers on mandatory leave if they are deemed unfit to perform their duties due to mental illness or other conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR: Good mental health needs to be instilled at a young age to enable children, and teenagers, who are future pillars of the country, to understand, cope and better manage their mental health issues, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Restricting phone use at school does not improve grades or mental well-being in young people, a landmark study in England has found.
IPOH: A badminton coach has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment after he claimed trial to two counts of committing physical sexual offences against a 16-year-old boy.
