Mental Health

Recently there has been a lot of activity by the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the World Mental Health Day which was on 10 October 1998. These activities started on the 5 of September 1998. In line with this, here are some useful sites related to Mental Health.

• Internet Mental Health

Probably the most comprehensive site on Mental Health on the Internet. Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.

Internet Mental Health ( http://www.mentalhealth.com/ ) is for anyone who has an interest in mental health:

• Mental health professionals
• Patients who want to learn more about their illness
• Friends and families of patients
• Mental health support groups
• Students
• Members of the general public who want to learn more about mental health

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) ( http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ ) conducts and supports research nationwide on mental illness and mental health, including studies of the brain, behavior, and mental health services. NIMH is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• American Psychiatry Association

Some interseting information on Mental illness.

• Psychological Assessment Online (Down) alternative Psychology today

Mental Health Assessment can be done here. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/mental-health-assessment

• Online Depression Screening Test

Exactly what it means,an online depression screening test. From Psycom and from Screenining MentalhealthAmerica

• Malaysian Psychiatric Assocition

Our Malaysian online psychiatric association at https://www.psychiatry-malaysia.org/ .

Suggestions from Monica Smith from information@recoveringworks.org via email on 19th April 2018

• Addiction and the Adopted Child: A Look at the Links
• Trusted Counsel: Does Your Tween Need Therapy?
• The Emotional and Psychological Effects of Cancer
• When Grief Becomes a Mental Health Issue
• Becoming a Happy Empty Nester
• Understanding Mental Health Issues in Seniors
• Helping a Friend or Family Member with Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Suggestions from Dorothy Watson from information@mentalwellnesscenter.info - mentalwellnesscenter.info via email on 2 Nov 2018.

• Living Without Family: 5 Stages of Self Care Seniors Should Know - Preparing for the Rest of Your Life as an “Elder Orphan”
• Overcoming Isolation in Addiction Recovery
• Video Game Addiction: Does It Occur? If So, Why?
• ADHD and Depression: What You Need to Know
• The Emotional and Psychological Effects of Cancer
• Why Do So Many Men Have Eating Disorders?
• 15 Things to Know About Mental Disorders in Animals

Suggestion from Kevin Heilman ( kevin.heilman@online.maryville.edu) via email on 17 Jan 2019

• About Postpartum Depression

Suggestions from Molly Anderson (mollya@recoveryhope.org) via email on 11 March 2019.

• Therapist Vs Psychologist : Which One to Choose
• How to Start the Conversation About a Loved One’s Mental Health
• Promoting Mental Health at Home
• 6 Hobbies You Can Do to Improve Your Mental Health
• Does My Teen Need Therapy?
• Talking to Children About a Sibling’s Mental Illness
• Leaving Therapy
• A Family Guide to Psychiatric Hospitalization

 

• Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Students of Color | Psychology Degree Guide (Thanks to Amber Bobnar - 27 Jul 2021)

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With that I let your "mouse" or your "keyboard" do the "talking". 

Till next month, "Happy Surfing".

Cyberdoc (cyberdoc@outlook.com)

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The links to URL mentioned above are valid at the time of writing (17 October 1998).

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Last Updated 23 Aug 2021

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