Tag: mental health
The health benefits of taking care of plants
By Mohani Niza Caring for a plant has emerged as a powerful solution to the stresses of modern life. A growing body of scientific evidence shows the various health benefits associated with nurturing plants, including reducing stress and improving air […]
Weathering the Storm: How Malaysians can Stay Safe during the Monsoon Season
By Dr Lim Eu Jack, Consultant Emergency Physician at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) and Dr Mohd Khalis Abdul Rahim, Consultant Emergency Medicine Specialist at Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) According to MET Malaysia1 the monsoon season will continue until […]
IG’s Impact on Youth Mental Health Leads to Multiple Lawsuits Vs Meta
According to a report by Reuters, Meta Platforms, including Instagram, is facing lawsuits from multiple US states. These suits accuse the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis by promoting addiction through its social media platforms. Attorneys general […]
Mobile Health Teams Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Remote Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s northernmost province, known for its harsh winters and isolation, is facing a mental health crisis, particularly among women, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the principal UN agency working in the field of migration. […]
The impact of climate change on mental health
By Mohani Niza The consequences of climate change go further than rising temperatures and other extreme weather events. It affects people’s mental health too. The gradual but persistent transformation of our planet is causing a heavy psychological price, with individuals […]
Resilience, digital media, and parental participation in youth mental health
According to Singapore’s first nationwide epidemiology study, the NUS Youth Epidemiology and Resilience (YEAR), resilience is defined as an individual’s skill and aptitude to prepare for, tolerate, adapt to, and progress in the face of adversities. The research focuses on […]
Load up on fermented foods for mental health
From East Asia’s Kimchi and Paocai to South Asia’s Gundruk and Goyang and Southeast Asia’s Tempoyak, Sayur Asin, and Achara, Asians’ love of fermented foods is not only for gastronomic pleasure but also for health. Fermented vegetables and fruits are […]
Protecting our mental health with nutrition and lifestyle choices
Article by Dr. Kent Bradley, Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Herbalife Nutrition Mental health is an overlooked area of health worldwide and the numbers are escalating rapidly. In Asia, complications occurring from poor mental health are the second largest contributor […]
How can we start destigmatising mental health conversations?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that one in seven or 14% of young people aged 10-19 years old experience some form of mental health condition, which goes largely untreated. Stress during adolescence can be exacerbated by exposure to […]
Believing in yourself for good mental health
Mental health professionals based in Denmark believe the key to preventing mental health problems from developing in the first place rests on the simple belief that you can. In a recent mental health survey led by researchers at the University […]
