Understanding Mental Illness: Empathy, Stigma, and Breaking the Silence
Explore the journey of caregiving, mental health awareness, and empathy. Learn about…
“The voices in my head can be very loud sometimes.”
"I have been living with schizoaffective disorder for around eight years. Before…
“We should not laugh, make jokes, look down on them, nor treat them differently.”
"I have been working for the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) since…
“I try to stimulate her intelligence in that way instead of looking at it from a negative perspective.”
"I have been a caregiver for my daughter since she was diagnosed…
“I would also like to tell everyone who is struggling with depression to not feel sad or bad about what you are going through.”
“I was diagnosed with schizophrenia for more than 30 years. Before the…
“They want you to be able to just understand them.”
“I’m a full-time caretaker for my loved one. I don’t remember when…
“When I had suicidal thoughts again after, I reported myself to the mental ward and I was hospitalised.”
"I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder for more than 5 years ago.…