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Creating hope through action can generate hope for those in emotional duress – and save lives.
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Creating hope through action can generate hope for those in emotional duress – and save lives.
Thursday, 29 Jul 2021 12:45 PM MYT BY MELANIE CHALIL The first lady of Malaysian theatre will be sharing about her life before taking questions from participants. — Picture courtesy of klpac Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates. PETALING JAYA, July 29 — Always wanted to know about the woman behind the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)? You can ask the first lady of Malaysian theatre, Datuk Faridah Merican, just about anything at a Zoom chat session taking place this Saturday. No topic is off limits, including her husband and partner...
The stigma around mental health prevents many from seeking help. Photo: Pixabay Women are wired to help and when they are exposed to problems their desire to improve the lives of others kicks in. Take the case of clinical psychologist Ellisha Othman. The 40-year-old says having access to mental health care while she was in university abroad showed her just how important it is for students her to have the same. Instead, when she returned to Malaysia, she noticed the stigma and inequities around mental healthcare compared to general healthcare. Now, as the managing director of SOLS Health, she ...