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With academic pressure, social expectations, and the influence of digital life constantly surrounding them, more Malaysian teens are finding it difficult to cope. Issues like exam stress, anxiety, bullying, and identity struggles are no longer isolated experiences — they are…

Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained can be unsettling—especially when you can’t pinpoint the cause. It might be everyday stress from work or university, but it could also signal issues such as anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, PTSD or obsessive–compulsive patterns, which…

We often think of sleep as downtime — a quiet pause at the end of a busy day. But in reality, sleep is one of the body’s key healing tools. While we rest, our body works hard: repairing tissues, consolidating…

Stress is part of daily life — from tight deadlines to personal conflicts — but Acute Stress Disorder is very different. So, what exactly is acute stress disorder? It is not about everyday worries; rather, it is the immediate reaction…

Feeling isolated or emotionally overwhelmed can feel like carrying a weight no one else can see. Many people — fresh graduates adapting to work, freelancers securing clients, employees balancing work and home, and family caregivers — often struggle in silence.…

You’re scrolling late at night, searching for answers: “Why do I feel this way?” Maybe you’re exhausted all the time, but your mind never stops racing. Or maybe you feel nothing at all—just emptiness and a lack of motivation. Is…

Trauma doesn’t always leave visible scars. For many, the real wounds are carried silently in the mind and heart. Long after a painful event—such as the pandemic, an accident, or the loss of a loved one—you may still find yourself…

Do you ever find yourself avoiding gatherings, worrying you’ll say the wrong thing—or replaying conversations long after they’re over? For some, this feels like ordinary shyness. But for many Malaysians—parents watching their child struggle with friendships, adults feeling uneasy after…

Understanding ADHD in Malaysia Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a term you’ve probably come across online—or maybe even in your family or workplace. But the question many Malaysians still ask is: “Is ADHD a mental illness, or simply part…

Classrooms today are more than just academic spaces — they are emotional ecosystems where young minds grow, struggle, and adapt. In Malaysia, especially since the pandemic, more educators and school leaders are asking a vital question: why is mental health…