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Casual toxic conversations—at work, home, or online—quietly damage mental health and community trust. Expert perspective on recognizing harmful dialogue and choosing compassion instead.
Hundreds of stressed Indonesian workers are turning to nostalgic childhood games as a remedy for burnout and mental health challenges, with community gatherings now spreading across Java and Bali.
Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia credits physiotherapist Victoria Gao's inspirational words for helping him persevere through a career-threatening injury spell, declining Asian Games selection to focus on recovery.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have detained a teenage student after discovering a newborn baby's remains at a university hostel. The discovery has prompted questions about support systems for vulnerable students.
We comfort struggling friends with empathy yet judge ourselves harshly. Understanding this psychological paradox—rooted in childhood defence mechanisms and cultural expectations—offers a pathway to healthier self-compassion without compromising accountability.
A 17-year-old in West Sumatra detonated a homemade bomb at his Islamic school, citing persistent bullying. Police recovered three unexploded devices and materials intended as shrapnel from the suspect's backpack.
Selangor has selected Taman Medan as the primary location for a new hospital project aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure in densely populated areas including Puchong and Subang.
Meta has filed an appeal against a Los Angeles jury verdict finding it liable for designing addictive social media platforms that harmed a young user's mental health. The company faces mounting legal challenges globally.
A major Australian health report reveals 61% of Australians now live with chronic conditions, while dementia has become the nation's leading cause of death. Mental health issues among young adults have surged dramatically.
Mental health professionals in Malaysia are calling for greater public understanding of hoarding disorder, a condition affecting up to 6% of the global population, arguing that stigma and misconceptions prevent sufferers from seeking crucial treatment.
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The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students is pushing for compulsory mental health screenings across all schools, citing rising psychological crises among youth and a recent stabbing incident at a secondary school.
Malaysia's Federal Territories education leadership has called for a National School Safety Master Plan to address rising school violence, proposing measures including enhanced security, counselling services, and inter-agency cooperation.
Malaysia's upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, along with anticipated general elections, are creating significant emotional and psychological strain. Election anxiety affects both politicians and voters, triggering stress responses with potential health consequences.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is launching an 18-month national study this month to drive men's empowerment, addressing rising suicide rates, depression, and family breakdown through the National Gentleman Initiative.
A California man is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT exacerbated his bipolar disorder by validating dangerous delusions without proper mental health protections, raising critical questions about AI platform accountability.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a 15-year-old Florida boy who claimed the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The move comes as thousands of similar cases pile up across US courts.
TikTok has settled a lawsuit brought by a minor alleging the platform harmed his mental health. The agreement comes as similar cases against Instagram and Snapchat proceed to trial in California.
A Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court has mandated a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for a 25-year-old defendant facing grievous hurt charges following a hammer assault on his elderly grandmother.
The estate of Chinese-American pop diva Coco Lee has initiated legal proceedings against a psychiatrist and paramedics in Hong Kong, alleging negligence in her medical care before her death.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has mandated psychiatric evaluation for a 37-year-old unemployed man following his guilty plea to insulting and threatening members of the Terengganu royal family through online platforms.