mental health

Beyond ‘Adolescence’: Parental engagement in navigating the digital divide – Faeza Hasnan

THE Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ recently sparked conversations about the impact of technology and social media on children’s wellbeing and the growing challenges parents face...

Social media addiction and mental health: MCMC willing to work with Health Ministry

Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching says MCMC lacks expertise on dealing with mental health but has other awareness initiatives for the public on using social media responsibly

Fear of the axe cost BAM players at BAMTC, now help is on the way

Crippling pressure to retain squad spots blamed for poor performance as BAM moves to bring in mental health support

Uptick of suicidal ideation, attempts among teens over past decade: MoH

Report also shows 8.6% increase in mental health cases involving children, teenagers and youth from 2019 to 2023  

Better mental health support ahead of LA 2028 on Sports Ministry’s priority list

Hannah Yeoh highlights NSI short on sports psychologists with only seven in service while ideally there should be two for every athlete, so will work with unis to expand services

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From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate. 

Here’s the Scoop: seeking forgiveness for taking God’s name in vain

IRRESPECTIVE of your faith, religion teaches us to see God in everything. Be it the first light of day or the shadow of the moon, the wind in the trees, or the chirping of the birds, in the laughter of children as well as the suffering of the less fortunate.