PETALING JAYA: Life during the pandemic and the various government responses to limit its spread have brought about feelings of isolation among many and caused millions to suffer from financial stress.
Dr Sarah Zehan, a clinical psychologist with Relate Mental Health Malaysia, advises friends and family members to “try to stay calm” if someone tells them he or she is contemplating suicide. Dr Andrew Mohanraj, president of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, said that if one suspects a loved one is dealing with mental health issues, it is important to speak to that person from a place of empathy and without judgment.
Sarah spoke of suicide prevention as a group effort and said that looking out for close ones and checking up on them could help those in need. “Offer support by listening, but do not attempt to offer solutions or interventions that may be counterproductive in the long run. Suicidal behaviour is very complex and multi-faceted. It has to be tackled delicately as suicidal thoughts and intentions can reoccur.”
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