National Multiple Personality Day
Just about everyone is aware to some degree of split personalities. But do we actually understand what this means? March 5 is set aside to spread awareness of this condition and encourage people to...
View ArticleSchools of torment
Recent high-profile cases of bullying have once again sparked a national conversation of the problem. Priya Kulasagaran looks the extent of the issue, and speaks to both former victims and bullies...
View ArticleThe trauma of being a victim
Former victims of bullying speak out about what it felt like to go through daily abuse and torment and how it has affected them “I used to feel absolute dread every Sunday evening at the thought of...
View ArticleBeing a bully
While much has been written about the suffering of victims, what is it that drives bullies to unleash torment onto others? Two former bullies offer their experiences of what drove them to victimise...
View ArticleStressful experiences can age brain ‘by years’
Stressful life experiences can age the brain by several years, new research suggests. Experts led by a team from Wisconsin University’s school of medicine and public health in the US found that even...
View ArticleMastering the art of resilience
How can young adults stay more resilient through the storms of life? Joanna Lee speaks to a Kiwi husband and wife team based in Malaysia who have trained and mentored disadvantaged youths about their...
View ArticleDepression and Rehab
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), approximately one in five Americans suffering with a mood disorder like depression is also battling with alcohol addiction or...
View ArticleOverworked, unhealthy Malaysians most eager to change lifestyle
Malaysian workers are mostly unhealthy with 64% who physically inactive, 90% who do not eat a balanced diet and 56% experiencing less than 7 hours’ sleep a night, according to the Healthiest Workplace...
View ArticleCultivating a habit
Addiction extends to more than just drug misuse, and anyone regardless of their position in life can fall prey to the condition. Priya Kulasagaran looks at what defines an addiction, and if there are...
View ArticleKicking the habit
A former drug dependant speaks about what it is like to live with an addiction. “This is my only vice these days,” smirks Rudolph*, as he lights up his cigarette. “I swear I’ve actually cut it back...
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