Global burden for psychiatric illness
The Global burden of Disease 2010 is a worldwide survey to determine the severity of diseases in affecting our lives. It measures how each disease affect our human life span and reduces quality of life.
Here is a video summary of Global Burden of Disease 2010 for Psychiatric or Mental Disorder by LANCET.
New Understanding, New Hope
In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) focus its effort on mental health. As a result, the theme for the World Health Report 2001 was entitled Mental Health : New Understanding, New Hope.
Click here for the World Mental Health Report Summary
Here is an excerpt from a poem by Damien Ah Sam which can be found in the report summary.
What do I know about a mentally ill person?
I don’t know what they’ve told you,
I don’t know what you’ve heard,
But if you care to hear my thoughts,
Please listen to these words.
I dream to bridge the distance,
And make ourselves aware,
That we must accept each other,
And erase these frosted stares.
…………….
If you feel your life is empty,
And that the sun won’t shine,
Think of those who have fallen ill,
In emotion and in mind.
Then look beyond their misfortune,
And love them for they’re worth,
A place in our empty hearts,
A place upon this earth.
By Damien Ah Sam, International Secondary School, Fiji
A national entry to to the Global School Contest on
Mental Health, World Health Day 2001, category 15-18 years:
Ecotherapy for Mental Health for a psychiatrist in Klang Valley
Before i begin my day as a psychiatrist in my clinic ( Klang, Petaling Jaya or Kuala Lumpur), i will try to enjoy the beautiful, breezy cooling weather every morning. Of course, waking up before sunrise is quite a challenge but it is certainly worth it whenever I take a morning walk at a nearby park.
At Section 14, Petaling Jaya, i found my favourite park which has a great “chi” attached to it. There are so much energy and vibrance! There is a group of ladies performing Qi Gong with soothing music and scores of people jogging or having their brisk walk. The sound of birds chirping in the background are always the perfect music for me to start my day!
Indeed, I am fully aware that I need to be recharged and have good mental health to do my job.
Let me share with you an article exploring the wonderful benefits of nature for our emotional or mental health from the British Medical Journal.
Mental Health is Wealth
In my capacity as a psychiatrist ( mental health professional ), i have recently shared in a conference on mental health for senior citizens and growing old gracefully in Petaling Jaya ( Malaysia ). Guess what? I was utterly amazed at how much i have learned and benefited from the preparation. And i certainly hope that the audience has benefited too.
Let me share with you the secrets of the Okinawans in Japan. Click here for the official website of the Okinawans
Click here for a recent research on longevity from USA
I would also like to share with you my talk. I trust that you would keep an open mind 🙂 . Click topic on Mental Healh Issues in Senior Citizens
Besides my presentation, you can also look at other topics for free from the counselling website.
Vincent
“The best preparation for tommorow is to do todays’s work superbly well” Sir William Osler
