Teachers face unique challenges, say rep
SIBU: Teachers face unique challenges in their profession that can often lead to stress and burnout. Stating this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said it was crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and strategies to manage their mental and emotional well-being effectively. “Workshops and training sessions can be conducted to address […]
Does workplace stress lead to drug abuse?
Case 1: A successful healthcare worker, active in sports at the department level and well-liked by his colleagues. After a life derailed by drugs, he lost his job and got separated from his wife. Drugs have taken their toll, and a result of years of drug abuse, he fell into depression. Case 2: A successful […]
Journalist stresses need for training and re-training
KUCHING: Deputy president of Kuching Division Journalists Association, Jacqueline David, stressed the need for Sarawak journalists to be trained and re-trained for the changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “The acquisition of new knowledge is most critical for fellow journalists. Gone are the days when reporters were merely covering cutting of ribbons, lucky […]
Coping with pandemic fatigue
BY RACHEL MINA & UMIE SYAZWANIE MOHD KUCHING: It’s okay to feel bored, sad or demotivated but always have an extra sense of self-love while staying realistic and making peace with your emotions to fight pandemic fatigue, says an academician. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), pandemic fatigue refers to the gradual loss of […]
Health workers slog on despite stress
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has yet to show any sign of decline, in fact, the number of positive cases reported every day is on the rise. Even more tragic, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in his Facebook account pointed out that when active Covid-19 cases exceed their ability and capacity to be […]
Depression cases higher among B40 group
This article is in conjunction with World Health Day which falls on April 7 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Escalating stress levels in this age of rapid changes and personal uncertainty can, over time, lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension and mental disorders. In Malaysia, statistics have shown that the economically disadvantaged […]
Buddy system to detect students with problems
KUALA LUMPUR: Universities must activate the buddy system among students to detect those with problems such as depression. According to psychiatrist and lecturer at the School of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), associate professor Dr Rozanizam Zakaria, different people had different ways of dealing with the movement control order (MCO), with some students even feeling depressed and stressed […]
Set realistic academic goals for children
By Nor Hayati Endan KUALA LUMPUR: Schooling should be an enjoyable, and not stressful, experience for students. However, there have been many instances of children caving in to the pressure of meeting the high expectations pinned on them by their parents and teachers. In August this year, the media reported the case of a 13-year-old […]
