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Hidden mental toll of the pandemic
INCREASED feelings of isolation amid the Covid-19 pandemic may be causing many people to suffer from mental health problems including feeling suicidal, said Befrienders Penang.
Lending one’s ears to children
EMOTIONAL support for distressed children and adolescents is lacking at a time when it matters most.
State and NGOs launch support system for those with mental health issues
PENANG with the help of several NGOs has launched a support system for people battling with mental health issues.
Youth writing contest on suicide prevention
TO raise awareness on suicide  prevention and depression, the Penang government is organising a column-writing competition for those who wish to demonstrate their creativity.
Group: We support calls to decriminalise suicide attempts
KUCHING: The Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) supports calls to decriminalise suicide attempts, following a recent prosecution in Peninsular Malaysia.
Taking domestic violence seriously
THE Penang government is adopting the ‘carrot and stick’ approach to address domestic violence (DV) in the state.
Bonding art of bak chang
TEH Geok Bee’s kitchen was filled with laughter as family members gathered to make dumplings or bak chang over the weekend.
‘Lending a listening ear can do a world of good’
HOW do you help and support a suicidal person? It can be as simple as just hearing them out.
Joining up to fight cyberbullying
NO cyberbullying cases have been reported in Penang so far this year but the police are not resting easy in this matter.
Making new friends and raising funds for a good cause
OFFLINE activities, such as socialising, had some 280 students at the Yolo fundraising and awareness campaign creating friendships with their peers at the Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) in Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
