22 Dec 2021

What are the differences between ADHD and Autism?

According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS, 2019), about 424,000 children in Malaysia are affected by mental health issues. Among the more common ones that we may have heard is ADHD and autism. Both are neurodevelopmental disorders that could share some similar symptoms, and both conditions can be present at the same time.

How to know if you have anxiety or depression?

Mental health is one of the most overlooked aspects of personal health, especially in Malaysia. The Ministry of Health estimates that almost 1 in 3 Malaysians may be facing mental health issues. With such a common occurrence, somehow people do not really talk about it much at all.

How to communicate with those suffering from mental illness and suicidal ideation?

Communication is not always easy. This is especially true when one of the parties is in distressed. It is just instinct that we would want to help but what happens if the person refuses to listen? Sometimes, we are so caught up with trying to solve people’s problems, that we forgot to listen to what they are trying to say or what they want. To counter such communication problems, a clinical psychologist has developed a communication method that we all can use when communicating with someone in distressed. Let’s all learn better ways of communication in this article.