Mental health issues will probably affect about 40%* of Malaysians. This section was created to provide a place for community members to help each other out and to share experiences coping with mental health issues.
Do not be afraid to voice out and to seek help. There has been a misconception or stigma that mental health issues such as depression are caused by the lack of faith and willpower but mos of the time this is not the case. Accumulation of stress hormones, hormonal imbalance or other factors in the brain affects mood and physiology. Seeking psychological counseling and medical help is normal as mental health issue is an illness and not a sign of weakness, just like how one would consult a doctor when they have fever.
*Source: (The Star) Depression: 40% of Malaysians will suffer from mental health issues in their lifetime
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Rules & Regulations
1. Please be constructive and polite - This is a serious discussion section concerning mental health. Please keep your comments constructive and show care and love towards others.
2. Please don't ask about suicide methods nor suggest others to do it - Please do not resort to suicide. It is not the only way out. You can recover from depression and climb out from the dark hole with proper care and medication. Seek professional help or contact the Befrienders at www.befrienders.org.my
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Informational videos about common mental heath issues
(Depression) "What is depression?" by TED-Ed
(Depression) "I had a black dog, his name was depression" by World Health Organization
(Depression) "Living with a black dog" by World Health Organization
(Bipolar Disorder) "What is bipolar disorder?" by TED-Ed
(Stress) "How stress affects your brain" by TED-Ed
This post has been edited by FusionX: Nov 8 2017, 05:26 PM