Social media can lead to self harm?


SHE was called “a fatty” on Facebook.

Relating how his 14-year-old client developed an eating disorder after someone commented on her weight on the popular social media platform, Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj shares how social media can lead to self harm.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Health , social media , mental health , suicide

   

Next In Nation

RM130K worth of ecstasy seized in JB drug raid
Zahnita's husband pleads not guilty to assault charges
Over 7,000 students remain at flood relief centres, says Fadhlina
Delays in MyDigital ID, second 5G network rollout disappointing, says PM
Bus driver loses control, crashes along North-South Expressway
Smart City Action Plan prepared by several local authorities, says Perak exco
Dropping hints: Sabah's Forest Garden Project aims to curb human-elephant conflicts
Actress Zahnita's husband arrives at court to face charges
New Cooperatives Act to be tabled in Parliament next year
Mild earthquake hits Tawau

Others Also Read