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Perhaps it's not you who are facing some struggles, but you know someone, a close friend, or a family member, who is facing mental health issues. (I am sure we all know at least someone in this situation). Perhaps you want to help them but don't know how. Perhaps you have tried but without much success.

Whatever it is, firstly, thank you for caring for your family member or friend. Whether they told you personally about their problems, or you notice their condition yourself, I am sure that you are a kind, trustworthy, and sensitive soul that the person is blessed to have in their life, especially in their times of need. Here are some suggestions of what you can do to help them better - 3 DO's and 3 DON'Ts:

• DO be present. Sometimes the greatest help and support for someone who is facing mental health challenges is just to have someone who can be there with them, to listen to them without passing on judgement or advice, to truly accept them even when they don’t understand. Make

In Malaysia, 1 out of 4 people is experiencing some kind of mental health issue or another. If you are facing any mental health issues, don't face it alone! Help is available.

What Kind of Services Do I Need and Who Should I See

The three main professional mental health service providers are psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counsellors. Each plays a distinct role and offer different kinds of services most effective for different mental health issues, with some overlapping of services. Knowing the difference and the services they offer can help you to decide which is the best for you.

 

Psychiatrists

Psychiatrists are medical doctors - people who have completed first their medical training and continued to receive specialised training and education in treating mental disorders. As they are medical doctors, they can diagnose, prescribe medications, and arrange for hospital admissions. In Malaysia, most of the major hospitals (public and private) have psyc

The directory below lists the mental health services of psychiatry, clinical psychology, counselling/psychothrapy, and other related services. Each of the different services offer different specialisation and provide help on different issues - seeing the right professional can give you the best help you need.

Please read General Information on Getting Help if you are unsure on what kind of mental health services do you need.

Psychiatry