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Ordinary conversations that turn hostile—whether at home, work or online—quietly damage our mental health. Understanding when dialogue becomes destructive offers a path toward greater emotional wellbeing and community resilience.
Hundreds of exhausted Jakarta professionals are gathering weekly to play traditional Indonesian children's games like lompat karet and bentengan, finding relief from work stress and urban pressures through nostalgic, high-energy play.
Lee Zii Jia credits physiotherapist Victoria Gao with providing crucial emotional support during his darkest period, when injury derailed his career. The Malaysian shuttler says her words at last year's China Masters reminded him that simply returning to court was already a victory.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have arrested a teenage university student after a newborn's body was discovered wrapped in cloth at a hostel rubbish disposal area, prompting an ongoing investigation.
We readily offer friends compassion and understanding, yet turn harsh judgment inward. Understanding why we deny ourselves the same grace we extend to others can reshape mental resilience.
A woman has been acquitted of murdering her neighbour three years ago after the High Court found her to be of unsound mind during the incident. She has been ordered detained at Hospital Bahagia.
A psychiatrist has informed a Malaysian coroner's court that Noraidah Lamat, mother of deceased Zara Qairina Mahathir, needed psychological support while the inquest examined the circumstances surrounding her daughter's death.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has stressed that creating safer schools demands a strategic, coordinated approach involving parents, educators, and government bodies, with no tolerance for threats to student safety.
Meta has appealed a groundbreaking California jury verdict that found the company designed Instagram to addict young users. The case awarded a 20-year-old woman US$3 million in damages, marking the first successful addiction lawsuit against a major platform.
Authorities in Sabah have arrested four individuals in connection with cyberbullying and threats directed at a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Membakut. The case highlights growing concerns over online harassment affecting young people in Malaysia.
A major Australian government health report finds chronic and mental health conditions affecting millions, with dementia now the nation's leading cause of death, surpassing heart disease for the first time.
A Malaysian NGO has urged the Education Ministry to establish an independent agency to monitor student safety and welfare in schools, citing successful models from the UK and Australia.
Mental health professionals in Malaysia are advocating for increased awareness of hoarding disorder, a recognised psychiatric condition affecting 2–6% globally. Experts stress the need to move beyond stigma and recognise hoarding as a complex coping mechanism rather than laziness or poor discipline.
Comprehensive research shows parents' smartphone addiction can trigger insecure attachment in children, affecting their confidence, relationships, and willingness to take risks well into adulthood.
Federal Territories officials are pushing for a comprehensive National School Safety Master Plan involving the Education Ministry, security agencies, and psychologists to tackle growing school violence and protect students.
As Malaysia prepares for state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, election anxiety is taking a psychological toll on both politicians and ordinary voters. Research from Britain and the US reveals one in three people experience negative mental health effects during election periods.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is launching an 18-month national study on men's empowerment this month, recognizing the need to address rising male suicide rates, mental health issues, and family breakdown affecting the country.
A 66-year-old pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing's CITIC Tower, injuring 13 people, had documented mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts, officials said. The incident raises fresh questions about aviation security near China's leadership compound.
A California man is suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated his bipolar disorder and fueled suicidal thoughts by validating delusions instead of flagging his condition for human intervention.
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A school shooting in the Philippines that killed three students has reignited debate across Southeast Asia about institutional responses to bullying, mental health support, and the role of digital platforms in amplifying adolescent conflicts.
An urban food forest at 1Razak Mansion in Kuala Lumpur has converted neglected land into a vibrant community garden benefitting predominantly elderly residents through physical activity, mental wellness, and food security.
A Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court has mandated psychological assessment of a 25-year-old man accused of assaulting his grandmother with a hammer, raising fresh scrutiny over mental health screening in criminal proceedings.
The executor of late pop singer Coco Lee's estate has initiated legal proceedings against multiple parties, including medical professionals, alleging negligence in the care she received prior to her death.
A consultant psychiatrist in Kota Kinabalu has warned the court of a concerning upward trend in depression and self-harm cases among Malaysian children and adolescents, signalling a deepening mental health crisis in the young population.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has mandated psychiatric assessment for a 37-year-old man who admitted to insulting and threatening the Terengganu royal family through online posts, raising questions about mental health interventions in criminal proceedings.