How do we define a person with good physical health? It’s not just the absence of physical illness (e.g. diabetes), but also the ability to cope with day to day demands physically.
How about good mental health? Sadly it is often defined as “craziness”, but in fact it is not just the absence of a mental illness (e.g. depression), but also takes into account the ability to cope with day to day demands emotionally and cognitively.
Mental health is often a topic of taboo in Malaysia and is often shrugged off. Whether you are a concerned parent for a child with academic difficulties, or an adult trying to juggle work-life, struggling with your inner thoughts, Malaysians often discard mental health as “just shake it off la”. We believe that good mental health is equally as important as having good physical health! The first step towards good mental health is to get yourself properly assessed.
At AskPsychologist, our team of mental health professionals will provide a holistic assessment for anyone showing mental disorder-related symptoms and would like to learn about their diagnosis. Here, we ensure that our clients’ are given a protected and safe space to undergo the assessment. When you confide with us, each client is ensured the utmost confidentiality. A feedback session will be carried out post-assessment to review the results.
The type of mental health assessment conducted would depend on your concerns. For children with difficulties coping academically, or have behavioral problems observed at home or in school, a holistic assessment on your child’s cognitive performance and behavioral concerns will be attended to, respectively. A personalized report will be generated that consists of diagnosis and recommendations moving forward.
If you would like to consult our psychologist to ascertain whether you are experiencing some form of mental health distress, an assessment can also be carried out by our clinical psychologists, and propose the recommended treatment plan for you.
Our website also provides free online mental health assessments which are suitable for both adults and children. We believe getting yourself checked (just like a blood test!) is the first and most important step towards good mental health. Simply click here to get your free psychological test online.