Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says
This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict - WHO
WHO estimates about 10 million people are at risk of some form of a mental disorder, varying from anxiety, stress to more severe conditions.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Are mental health disorders the conditions that define our era?
Throughout the world, mental health is deteriorating in a host of populations, as shown by several studies in recent years.
Tue Oct 11 2022
One in 20 children struggle with mental disorders - Health Ministry
Dr Noor Azmi said NHMS also revealed that about 424,000 children in Malaysia have mental problems but many do not come forward to seek help.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Recent spate of family murders a worrying trend, say experts
Most of the perpetrators have no history of mental disorder and were not under the influence of drugs.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder
Dr Muhammad said if not addressed, the matter could also lead to the person having high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Parents urged not to hide strange behaviour of their children to avoid untoward incidents
Siti Zailah said this was to avoid a detrimental situation if the condition was allowed to fester.
Tue Jun 07 2022
More than one in seven adolescents live with a mental disorder, says Unicef
Almost 46,000 adolescents die from suicide each year, this is among the top five causes of death for this age group.
Wed Oct 06 2021
A third of COVID survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders: Study
Health experts are increasingly concerned by evidence of higher risks of brain and mental health disorders among COVID-19 survivors.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Denmark to declassify being transgender as mental disorder
Denmark will next year declassify "being transgender" as a mental illness, lawmakers from the parliament health committee decided.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Better mental health for my children than good grades
Linawati Adnan shares her realisation of parenting through the eyes of a mental health patient.
Sat Oct 10 2015
Why are we supporting the bad guy?
Linawati Adnan questions why are we putting so much focus on saving a paedophile when we should be focusing on the other thousands of children who are victims of pornography?
Sat May 09 2015
World's oldest psychiatric hospital opens new museum
The Bethlem Royal Hospital this week opened a new museum and art gallery charting the evolution in the treatment of mental disorders.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Five mental disorders have common gene problem
Five major psychiatric disorders share a common problem in several faulty genes.
Sun Mar 03 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024