Mental Health
Term 2019/2020
The Beginning
It all begins with an idea towards changing the landscape of mental health in Malaysia, particularly within the medical fraternity. With the establishment of the Advocacy Office in the Executive Council of the term 2019/2020, MMI acknowledges that mental health issues is on the rise. Hence, MMI advocates for a positive mental health culture and environment.
In this tenure, we have undertaken an extensive study throughout all country councils and achieved full support to advocate for mental health, not just locally but within the Malaysian student communities across UK, Ireland and Australia.
Milestones
How do you manage your mental health during the pandemic?
Branch Council Activities
This year, our branch councils have organized a variety of activities to advocate for a positive Mental Health culture among the Malaysian community. Click on below to find out what amazing things they have done!
Ireland: Mental Health Awareness Month (Photography competition, Art competition)
Australia: Online Game Night and Workout Session
Emphasis on wellbeing and support
Established in 2020 during the midst of the pandemic, the taskforce aims to provide support to the fellow Malaysians abroad including the UK and Ireland to cope with the pandemic, ensuring no one is left behind. To read more about our partnership with the Welfare Taskforce for Malaysian Students Abroad , click here and here.
Our Policies
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive and serious public health issue which is often being overlooked by many of us here in Malaysia. As a representative body of medical students and junior doctors across six different countries, we aim to affect changes at the level of policymaking through our recommendations and call of actions to address this pressing public health issue.
It is with great honour that we humbly present to you the policy to tackle the issue of IPV from the point of view of medical students and junior doctors.
Access to Mental Health Services
Accessibility to mental health services in Malaysia is an urgent matter to be looked into at the current times of crisis. We believe that the current healthcare system is inadequate and inefficient to address the burgeoning issue of mental health in the community.
Thus, we present to you the first Mental Health policy by MMI towards advocating for better accessibility for mental health services, regardless of age, gender and geographical locations.
Humans of Medicine
Everyday lives shouldn’t be boring and speaking up about our own mental health issues shouldn’t be something to be ashamed of. Publishing new stories weekly from our healthcare heroes, we hope these stories will inspire our readers and reduce the stigma behind those struggling with their mental health issues.