It’s important to realise what we can, and cannot do. Taking care of ourselves doesn’t mean we are selfish; we need to be okay to take care of those who are not okay, writes psychiatric officer, Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim.
Author: Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim
Passionate about mental health and emotional resilience, Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim constantly juggles her time between being a psychiatry medical officer, a volunteer, and a writer. She is the secretary of Green Crescent Malaysia. Find out more about her personal projects via Instagram _qiqisa or email qiqisa.malika@gmail.com
Frequent panic attacks? Here are some relaxation techniques
Panic attacks can happen to anyone. What is not normal is when they occur daily, persistently, and last for more than a month, and for no apparent reason.
Getting help for your mental health is not a weakness
It is part of life to face struggles, tribulations, and challenges. But it doesn’t mean we should normalise not getting help. Seeking help for our mental health will make us understand ourselves better, writes psychiatry medical officer Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim.
Rise in mental health emergencies: Five things parents can offer their children
The Covid-19 pandemic created not only medical health problems, but it also caused ongoing stress, fear, grief, and uncertainty among children. There are plenty of helpful things that parents or guardians can offer their children, writes psychiatry medical officer Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim.
First step is crucial when it comes to mental health
Psychiatry medical officer Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim writes about the need for those facing mental health problems to get diagnosed, accept their illness, and take care of themselves. She says support from those close to you is also crucial in the journey to recovery.
Understanding and empathy are crucial for better mental health
Coming from different generations might shape us to see life’s priorities differently. Show your affection, spend time listening to those in need, and you will later realise how life-changing it can be, writes psychiatry medical officer Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim.
Knowing the difference between depression and grief can save your life
Psychiatry medical officer Dr Balqis Muhamad Kasim, writes about the difference between depression and normal grief. She says while some cope better with the tragedy in their lives, others struggle to break free from the negative emotions attached to it.