In Malaysia, the term ‘Meroyan’ stigmatises new mothers’ emotional struggles; reframing it as postnatal depression, early routine screening by midwives, accessible CBT through TIARA-MURNI, telemedicine, and teaching practical coping skills can ensure maternal mental health support at local health clinics.
Kesihatan mental bukan lagi isu yang boleh dipandang remeh apalagi dalam keadaan masyarakat yang semakin tertekan, justeru pendekatan kecil tetapi praktikal seperti terapi seni mampu menjadi ruang selamat untuk seseorang memahami dirinya sendiri.
Pameran terapi seni berperanan sebagai medium penyembuhan mental yang menghubungkan ekspresi kreatif, emosi dan komuniti, sekali gus meningkatkan kesedaran serta mengurangkan stigma terhadap kesihatan mental dalam gaya hidup moden yang semakin mencabar.
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a structured grounding method that retrains attention and emotional regulation, and with repeated practice, it strengthens neural pathways linked to calmness, stability, and present-moment awareness.
Trauma can alter brain function through stress responses, but neuroplasticity enables recovery, challenging the belief of permanent damage and highlighting the brain’s resilience, adaptability, and potential for healing after adversity.
Social media is deeply embedded in the daily lives of young people, and simply removing it is neither realistic nor beneficial.
Rather than demonising platforms, the focus should be on reshaping the environment to support positive development: fostering critical media skills, implementing safer platform features for minors, ensuring accessible mental-health services, and amplifying diverse local perspectives on appearance and value.
Sarawak is focusing on TVET in agriculture to improve food security, diversify its economic sectors, strengthen rural communities, and drive innovation, offering financial support and entrepreneurial opportunities to develop a skilled workforce.
In Malaysia, the term ‘Meroyan’ stigmatises new mothers’ emotional struggles; reframing it as postnatal depression, early routine screening by midwives, accessible CBT through TIARA-MURNI, telemedicine, and teaching practical coping skills can ensure maternal mental health support at local health clinics.
Kesihatan mental bukan lagi isu yang boleh dipandang remeh apalagi dalam keadaan masyarakat yang semakin tertekan, justeru pendekatan kecil tetapi praktikal seperti terapi seni mampu menjadi ruang selamat untuk seseorang memahami dirinya sendiri.
Pameran terapi seni berperanan sebagai medium penyembuhan mental yang menghubungkan ekspresi kreatif, emosi dan komuniti, sekali gus meningkatkan kesedaran serta mengurangkan stigma terhadap kesihatan mental dalam gaya hidup moden yang semakin mencabar.
Dengan menerapkan elemen ‘Seni Bina Ketenangan’ dalam kehidupan harian, kita bukan sahaja membina ruang fizikal yang indah, tetapi juga menyokong kesejahteraan mental dan emosi secara holistik.
Sarawak’s ageing society is a mark of progress. By bridging rural gaps, closing the digital divide, and honouring care with genuine compassion, we can ensure every elder lives with dignity, remains included, and knows they are deeply valued across all communities
