Introduction: This policy brief examines the national health and action plans, laws and regulatio... more Introduction: This policy brief examines the national health and action plans, laws and regulations, public health policies, and clinical practice guidelines in Malaysia on postnatal depression (PND). Methods: We examined and included 13 documents for the presence or lack of a statement of intent and/or actions related to caring for women at risk for or experiencing PND. Results: Although PND is actively researched and included in the clinical practice guidelines, no other policy documents mention PND. Conclusion: General recommendations to address this matter include channeling resources into developing care for PND, increasing advocacy work to reduce stigma, setting up appropriate training pathways for health care providers, and creating more roles and user-friendly modules for local volunteers to deliver mental health interventions.
Hypersexuality refers to abnormally increased or extreme involvement in any sexual activity. It i... more Hypersexuality refers to abnormally increased or extreme involvement in any sexual activity. It is clinically challenging, presents trans-diagnostically and there is extensive medical literature addressing nosology, pathogenesis and neuropsychiatric aspects. Classification includes deviant behaviours, diagnosable entities related to impulsivity, and obsessional phenomena. Some clinicians view an increase in sexual desire as 'normal' while psychodynamic theorists consider it ego-defensive at times alleviating unconscious anxiety rooted in intrapsychic conflicts. We highlight the hypersexuality as multi-dimensional involving an increase in sexual activity that is associated with distress and functional impairment. The aetiology of hypersexuality is multi-factorial with differential diagnoses that include major psychiatric disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder), adverse effects of treatments (e.g. levodopa-treatment), substance-induced disorders (e.g. amphetamine substance use), neu...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING (IJEPC), 2024
Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia often experience compromised
social functioning, contri... more Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia often experience compromised social functioning, contributing not only to the distress of the affected individuals but also imposing a considerable burden on their caregivers. Consequently, it becomes imperative to employ effective coping strategies to alleviate the stress experienced by those caring for individuals with Schizophrenia stemming from diverse stressors. However, there is a scarcity of research examining the factors associated with these coping strategies. This review aims to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, elucidating their associated factors, and examining the psychological distress experienced by caregivers. Findings from the review reveal a discernible relationship between psychological distress and coping styles. This review showed a correlation between coping styles and demographic factors like education level influencing coping mechanisms. The findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions to support caregivers, enhance coping strategies, and mitigate psychological distress, ultimately fostering improved overall mental health outcomes for both caregivers and individuals with Schizophrenia. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further research to comprehensively comprehend how coping strategies can effectively support caregivers of individuals with Schizophrenia, contributing to a more holistic approach to patient treatment.
Introduction: This policy brief examines the national health and action plans, laws and regulatio... more Introduction: This policy brief examines the national health and action plans, laws and regulations, public health policies, and clinical practice guidelines in Malaysia on postnatal depression (PND). Methods: We examined and included 13 documents for the presence or lack of a statement of intent and/or actions related to caring for women at risk for or experiencing PND. Results: Although PND is actively researched and included in the clinical practice guidelines, no other policy documents mention PND. Conclusion: General recommendations to address this matter include channeling resources into developing care for PND, increasing advocacy work to reduce stigma, setting up appropriate training pathways for health care providers, and creating more roles and user-friendly modules for local volunteers to deliver mental health interventions.
Hypersexuality refers to abnormally increased or extreme involvement in any sexual activity. It i... more Hypersexuality refers to abnormally increased or extreme involvement in any sexual activity. It is clinically challenging, presents trans-diagnostically and there is extensive medical literature addressing nosology, pathogenesis and neuropsychiatric aspects. Classification includes deviant behaviours, diagnosable entities related to impulsivity, and obsessional phenomena. Some clinicians view an increase in sexual desire as 'normal' while psychodynamic theorists consider it ego-defensive at times alleviating unconscious anxiety rooted in intrapsychic conflicts. We highlight the hypersexuality as multi-dimensional involving an increase in sexual activity that is associated with distress and functional impairment. The aetiology of hypersexuality is multi-factorial with differential diagnoses that include major psychiatric disorders (e.g. bipolar disorder), adverse effects of treatments (e.g. levodopa-treatment), substance-induced disorders (e.g. amphetamine substance use), neu...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING (IJEPC), 2024
Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia often experience compromised
social functioning, contri... more Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia often experience compromised social functioning, contributing not only to the distress of the affected individuals but also imposing a considerable burden on their caregivers. Consequently, it becomes imperative to employ effective coping strategies to alleviate the stress experienced by those caring for individuals with Schizophrenia stemming from diverse stressors. However, there is a scarcity of research examining the factors associated with these coping strategies. This review aims to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, elucidating their associated factors, and examining the psychological distress experienced by caregivers. Findings from the review reveal a discernible relationship between psychological distress and coping styles. This review showed a correlation between coping styles and demographic factors like education level influencing coping mechanisms. The findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions to support caregivers, enhance coping strategies, and mitigate psychological distress, ultimately fostering improved overall mental health outcomes for both caregivers and individuals with Schizophrenia. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further research to comprehensively comprehend how coping strategies can effectively support caregivers of individuals with Schizophrenia, contributing to a more holistic approach to patient treatment.
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social functioning, contributing not only to the distress of the affected
individuals but also imposing a considerable burden on their caregivers.
Consequently, it becomes imperative to employ effective coping strategies to alleviate the stress experienced by those caring for individuals with
Schizophrenia stemming from diverse stressors. However, there is a scarcity of research examining the factors associated with these coping strategies. This review aims to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, elucidating their associated factors, and examining the psychological distress experienced by caregivers. Findings from the review reveal a discernible relationship between psychological distress and coping styles. This review showed a correlation between coping styles and demographic factors like education level influencing coping mechanisms. The findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions to support caregivers, enhance coping strategies, and mitigate psychological distress, ultimately fostering improved overall mental health outcomes for both caregivers and individuals with Schizophrenia. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further research to comprehensively comprehend how coping strategies can effectively support caregivers of individuals with Schizophrenia, contributing to a more holistic approach to patient treatment.
social functioning, contributing not only to the distress of the affected
individuals but also imposing a considerable burden on their caregivers.
Consequently, it becomes imperative to employ effective coping strategies to alleviate the stress experienced by those caring for individuals with
Schizophrenia stemming from diverse stressors. However, there is a scarcity of research examining the factors associated with these coping strategies. This review aims to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, elucidating their associated factors, and examining the psychological distress experienced by caregivers. Findings from the review reveal a discernible relationship between psychological distress and coping styles. This review showed a correlation between coping styles and demographic factors like education level influencing coping mechanisms. The findings highlight the importance of tailored interventions to support caregivers, enhance coping strategies, and mitigate psychological distress, ultimately fostering improved overall mental health outcomes for both caregivers and individuals with Schizophrenia. Consequently, there is a pressing need for further research to comprehensively comprehend how coping strategies can effectively support caregivers of individuals with Schizophrenia, contributing to a more holistic approach to patient treatment.