Help, not hinderFirst, decriminalising suicide must be seen as part and parcel of shifting our response to mental health towards one that is more health- and social-based. Data from the Health Ministry is indicative of the upward trend of mental health issues as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic. Second, throughout my mental health journey, I have always felt that stigma is the biggest hurdle that we face. Reach outThe Green Ribbon Group, in collaboration with the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA), will sponsor anyone who is keen to complete the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) programme, which includes detecting and assisting someone with suicidal behaviour. Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan is the Royal Patron of the National Coalition of Mental Wellbeing and International Patron of World Mental Health Day 2020.

Source: The Star June 07, 2021 04:52 UTC