Bella signals hands tied, rubbing eyes and saying chilli - Psychiatrist
Bella gestured that her hands were tied and rubbed her eyes while saying 'chilli' when the Down syndrome girl was interviewed last year.
Wed Sep 21 2022
One psychiatrist for 100,000 people in Malaysia now - Health DG
The recommended World Health Organisation ratio is one psychiatrist serving 10,000 people.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Massive rise in use of gadgets, screen time among children worrying
Psychiatrists are seeing more cases of young patients who are hooked on gadgets such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Argentine prosecutors raid home of Maradona's psychiatrist in probe
Prosecutors are investigating possible "malpractice" and if necessary medical requirements for care were met.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Stigma: The Big Battle in Mental Health
Psychiatrist and lecturer of UiTM Medical Faculty Dr. Jannah Nasution says shifting society's mindset in approaching mental health is the biggest challenge of them all.
Sun Nov 04 2018
ECT method to help women recover from postpartum psychosis - expert
Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) psychiatrist, Dr Umi Adzlin Silim said the ECT method uses electric current to rebalance hormonal changes in the brain of the patient, whose action is out of control.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Ensure mental health patients take medication on time - Psychiatrist
Families of mental health patients must ensure they take the correct dosage of medication on time to prevent them from acting out of control.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Pokemon Go not recommended to treat depression - Expert
Psychiatrist Dr Ng Yin Ping said currently, Pokemon Go could not be recommended as a substitute or form of treatment for depression.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Sydney siege gunman may have had schizophrenia: inquest
Man Haron Monis may have suffered from chronic schizophrenia, a psychiatrist who had treated him told an inquest on Wednesday.
Wed May 27 2015
Music benefits a child's mind in numerous ways: study
Theories abound about the cognitive advantages of playing the piano or violin early in life and recent research says it could also help children to focus, control their emotions and reduce anxieties.
Thu Dec 25 2014
UK health volunteers head to S. Leone to tackle Ebola
A first group of volunteers from Britain's state National Health Service left for Sierra Leone on Saturday to join the Ebola epidemic fightback.
Sun Nov 23 2014
Pistorius mental health in question
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel asked the court to have the sprinter committed after psychiatrist claimed of the sprinter's deep-seated anxiety.
Tue May 13 2014
Are children wielding too much power in Sweden?
Swedish psychiatrist and author of 'How the Children took Power' David Eberhard thinks Sweden's child-centric society is doing more harm than good.
Sat Jan 25 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024