Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Everyday toxic conversations—whether over coffee, at dinner or online—gradually harm mental wellbeing. Understanding the difference between honest disagreement and harmful gossip is crucial for healthier communities.
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to complete its workplace mental health policy framework by September or October, following consultations with employer groups, unions, and government agencies on creating mentally supportive work environments.
Police in Uttarakhand have arrested a teacher's husband and sister-in-law following her death by suicide just eight months into their marriage, after her family alleged ongoing harassment and mistreatment.
A grassroots movement in Indonesia sees thousands of burnt-out workers gathering weekly to play traditional childhood games. The Playing Community, which began in Jakarta in 2024, has expanded across Java and Bali, offering free sessions that combine physical activity, nostalgia, and stress relief.
We extend grace to struggling friends while harshly judging ourselves for identical mistakes. Psychology reveals how childhood experiences and cultural expectations create this harmful double standard—and how reframing self-criticism can transform wellbeing.
A 66-year-old retired civil engineer from Penang turned his bereavement into a transformative mission, running 2,200km across Malaysia to raise awareness and funds for children with cancer through Run For Gold.
A Malaysian High Court has acquitted a woman charged with her neighbour's murder after determining she was of unsound mind when the incident occurred, ordering her detention at Hospital Bahagia.
A psychiatrist told the Kota Kinabalu coroner's court that Noraidah Lamat, mother of deceased Zara Qairina Mahathir, required simultaneous mental health intervention alongside the legal investigation.
A 58-year-old Singaporean has been jailed for five weeks after driving his car into the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City while intoxicated. The incident in July 2024 caused nearly S$64,600 in damage and narrowly avoided injuring construction workers.
A comprehensive Australian government health report reveals that chronic and mental health conditions are increasingly burdening the population, with 61 per cent of Australians managing at least one long-term condition and dementia emerging as the nation's leading cause of death.
Mental health experts in Malaysia are calling for greater understanding of hoarding disorder, a recognized psychiatric condition affecting 2-6% globally, often masked by shame and misconceptions that prevent sufferers from seeking help.
A comprehensive study reveals that parental phone distraction damages children's emotional development and attachment security, with effects lasting into adulthood. Researchers warn the problem mirrors how tech companies have hooked young users.
Malaysia's student federation is calling for mandatory mental health screenings across all schools, citing growing concerns over youth depression and recent violence incidents.
As Malaysia approaches state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan in 2026, election anxiety threatens the mental health of both politicians and voters. Stress hormones, social media toxicity, and deep polarisation create significant psychological strain.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is launching an 18-month study to support the National Gentleman Initiative, recognising rising male suicide rates and family breakdown issues.
Chinese authorities say the 66-year-old pilot who crashed a small aircraft into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, injuring 13 people, had documented mental health issues and written about suicide in his diary.
TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media addiction caused severe mental health problems. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a trial set for late July in Los Angeles.
A California man has filed suit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT escalated his bipolar disorder into delusions and self-harm without proper mental health safeguards, raising fresh questions about AI platform accountability.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has prompted critical reflection on how schools across Southeast Asia can better identify and respond to warning signs before tragedy strikes.
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The Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu has directed a 25-year-old Dungun resident accused of attacking his grandmother with a hammer to undergo psychiatric evaluation. The case highlights ongoing concerns about violence within households.
A Kuala Terengganu court has mandated psychological assessment for a 25-year-old accused of inflicting serious injuries on his grandmother during a hammer attack.
The estate of Coco Lee, the Chinese-American singer who died in 2023, has initiated court proceedings against medical professionals and emergency responders in Hong Kong, claiming they failed in their duty of care.
A consultant psychiatrist in Kota Kinabalu has warned courts of an alarming rise in depression cases among children and adolescents, with many at heightened risk of self-harm and suicide.
Malaysia's National Population and Family Development Board emphasises that fathers must move beyond traditional breadwinner roles to actively support their children's emotional development and education in today's rapidly changing society.