If you’ve been researching anxiety or depression self-tests, you may have come across “DASS-21” — a name that sounds clinical but is worth understanding, especially if a doctor, counsellor, or online source has mentioned it to you. What DASS-21 stands…
If you are searching for a mental health clinic or a psychiatrist clinic near me in Malaysia, you will quickly run into a fork in the road: government (public) facilities, or private practice. Both have real strengths — here is…
Confused about whether you need a psychologist or psychiatrist? You’re not alone — it’s the most common question we hear in Malaysia. Both are mental health professionals, but they train differently, treat differently, and suit different needs. This guide explains…
Introduction Anxiety can feel like a constant alarm bell in the mind, ringing even when nothing seems wrong. Many people notice this and wonder if it is one of the types of anxiety disorders they have heard about. When the…
Introduction Some memories fade into the background. Others sit close to the surface, showing up as sudden panic in a supermarket aisle, a racing heart in traffic, or tears that seem to come from nowhere. Many people live like this…
Introduction Lying in bed at night, replaying a small comment from the day, it can feel like the mind has a mind of its own. One thought turns into ten, and before long the body is tired but the brain…
Introduction Imagine you finish a big project. People praise the work, your inbox fills with kind messages, and someone calls you talented. On the outside, it looks like a win. On the inside, a quiet voice whispers that it was…
Introduction Most of us notice when our body feels off.We see a doctor for a sore throat or a lingering cough, yet we rarely pause to ask a simple question that matters just as much: What is mental health for…
It all started in February 2021 when I was first diagnosed with minor cardiac arrest and I was just 27. I felt cold without fan or air conditioner, my limbs went numbed, my chest was painful and I was sweating…