Negative perceptions, cultural beliefs continue to hinder treatment, social integration for those affected in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Stigma surrounding mental illnesses persists as a significant obstacle to recovery and social acceptance in Malaysia, according to an opinion piece published by The Vibes. Stigma is commonly und...
Safety in schools must go beyond physical security and include the mental and emotional wellbeing of students, says Malaysian Medical Association president PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed deep concern over the rise in violent behaviour among students, saying it points to deeper soci...
By Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) – As the world observes World Mental Health Day on October 10, Pakistan’s fragile mental healthcare system is grappling with a growing crisis. The withdrawal of major multinational pharmaceutical companies from the country earlier this year has triggered severe shortages of psychiatric medication — thr...
History will not judge the Doha Summit by its elegant speeches, but will remember silence that followed and lack of credible action against Israel *Shabana Ayaz Arab and Islamic leaders gathered in Doha on Sept.15 for an emergency summit. For millions across the Muslim world, the meeting carried the weight of history. The summit took [&hellip...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Two people were killed, and a third injured critically, when an apparently homeless suspect went on a “random” stabbing spree in New York City, authorities said Monday. The stabbings, which unfolded over the course of two and a half hours across three different locations in Manhattan, began at 8:22 am local ...
A number of states are suing TikTok, claiming that the app was deliberately designed to keep young people hooked on the service. The lawsuits allege that the company is duping the public about the safety of the app. The lawsuits were filed separately in 13 states, as well as the District of Columbia. They say […]
Beersheba, Israel — AFP At 19, Israeli man Yoni has to put aside his plans to join the military and instead enter rehab for drug abuse that has worsened since the events of October 7 and the launch of Israel’s war on Gaza. Health professionals said Yoni’s case is not an exception in wartime Israel, […]
A Duke University study has found that Black adults in the United States have developed specific ways of coping with the chronic stress of racism. It found that these strategies emphasize resilience built through lived experiences of racial discrimination. This was not found in their white counterparts. The study notes that social support an...
ANKARA (AA) – The New York Times editorial board has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the upcoming presidential race, citing concerns over his health following his performance in Biden-Trump’s 1st US presidential debate. In an editorial titled “To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race,” ...
NEW YORK (AA) – A poll released Sunday found that 72% of registered voters believe that US President Joe Biden does not possess the mental and cognitive health required to serve as head of state. The survey, conducted by CBS News/YouGov, comes amid growing concern over whether Biden is mentally fit for office following the first live pre...
