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NUMed organises World Mental Health Day events to break stigmas

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NUMed organises World Mental Health Day events to break stigmas

NEWCASTLE University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) recently marked World Mental Health Day, observed annually on Oct10, with a series of impactful events. Led by NUMed counsellor and event chairperson Kesantini Athinarayananrao, the activities focused on the theme “End the Stigma,” highlighting mental health and its impact on individuals seeking help. The event aimed to raise awareness … Read more

Lonely, depressed, lacking mental health help: Covid-19 pandemic’s toll on Hong Kong’s working class, in their own words

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Lonely, depressed, lacking mental health help: Covid-19 pandemic’s toll on Hong Kong’s working class, in their own words

Many lacked savings and were forced to endure cramped living conditions that strained family relationships. Those who sought mental health support through the public system faced a daunting 40-month waiting list. I spent four days just lying under the canvas, not getting up to eat or anything. I thought about ending my life – it … Read more