Tag: mental health
Professional services needed to address children’s mental health
A parliamentary committee has stressed that managing children’s mental health requires dedicated professional services and cannot be an added burden for teachers. Special Select Committee on Women, Children, and Community Development chairman Yeo Bee Yin said one key recommendation is […]
Violent video games can affect children’s mental health says Dzulkefly
Children who frequently play violent video games risk developing mental health issues without proper parental monitoring according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He stated that today’s digital world exposes children to various online influences including games affecting […]
Singaporeans moving toward healthier lifestyles – Survey
Singaporeans are adopting healthier habits, with more people exercising and getting screened while smoking rates fall to a record low, according to the Ministry of Health’s National Population Health Survey 2024. The recently published survey also reported a strong recovery […]
One in five disaster victims experience mental health issues says WHO
We have witnessed how prolonged conflicts such as in Palestine – including the recent Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission – have caused deep psychological trauma among war victims, particularly children and families,” he said. He said this when officiating […]
Feed the brain with Thiamine
Chocolate is good for the brain – and this has never been truer than today, when many of us need a respite from the stress, fatigue, and emotional strain that affect our mental health. Chocolates are rich in B vitamins, […]
WHO: US$3 per person investment could save millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) infers that a modest investment of just US$3 per person annually in preventing and treating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) could yield more than US$1 trillion in economic benefits by 2030. The finding comes in a new […]
Global mental health crisis looms as over 1 billion live with disorders – WHO
More than 1 billion people worldwide are living with mental health disorders, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), which warns that anxiety, depression, and related conditions are exacting an immense human and economic toll. The findings, published […]
Border tensions pressuring Asia’s health systems
Cambodia and Thailand exchanged hostilities in a violent border clash at the end of May, reigniting a long-standing territorial dispute. The confrontation escalated into a full-scale armed conflict that officially began on July 24. The ongoing violence has caused casualties, […]
Breathe, Laugh, Live: 8 Healthy Things to Do in Asia on a Budget
If you’ve ever thought getting healthy meant dropping serious cash, Asia might just change your mind. Across the region, there are plenty of ways to stay active, eat well, and care for your mental health without blowing your budget. From […]
PH Health Department offers free mental health meds; monitors HIV cases in Caraga
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) announced on June 12 that patients in Metro Manila can now access free medications for mental health conditions at select hospitals and health centers. The initiative, unveiled during the country’s 127th Independence Day, allows […]
