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A 17-year-old student in West Sumatra detonated a homemade bomb at his school during recess, claiming years of bullying as motivation. The incident underscores Indonesia's worsening school violence crisis despite government interventions.
Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach to tackle mounting school safety concerns, stressing zero tolerance for threats to students' physical and emotional wellbeing.
A California man is suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated his bipolar disorder and contributed to a suicide attempt. The case highlights growing concerns about AI chatbots' responsibility toward users with mental health conditions.
TikTok has settled a high-profile lawsuit brought by a Florida teenager alleging social media caused severe mental health damage, with only Meta and Snapchat remaining as defendants in the case heading to trial this month.
Former Disney voice actress Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, died in June aged 35. Her mother is now seeking court approval to administer an estate valued at approximately RM1.6 million, marking a stark contrast to Chase's final years spent homeless.
TikTok has reached a settlement in principle with a 15-year-old Florida boy who sued the platform over alleged mental health damage. The agreement comes as social media firms face thousands of addiction-related cases nationwide.
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A psychiatrist testified at Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court that Zara Qairina Mahathir was emotionally overwhelmed after a school confrontation, providing clinical insight into her state of mind.
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A psychiatrist has told a Kota Kinabalu coroner's court that Zara Qairina Mahathir endured mounting peer pressure in the period preceding her death, with evidence suggesting cumulative social stress.
Mental health professionals in Malaysia are documenting a troubling surge in depression cases among children and adolescents, with escalating concerns over self-harm and suicidal ideation in this vulnerable population.
Malaysia's National Population and Family Development Board is calling for fathers to take a more active role in their children's emotional well-being and education, reflecting broader shifts in family dynamics and support services.
A Sessions Court in Sepang has ordered a 37-year-old unemployed man to undergo psychiatric evaluation after he admitted to insulting members of the Terengganu royal family through online posts.
A Los Angeles judge has determined that Michael Gledhill, 44, accused of fatally stabbing veteran actor James Handy, 81, is mentally incompetent to face criminal proceedings. The defendant has been ordered to receive involuntary medication.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called on schools to take immediate action when students show signs of mental health problems, emphasising the need for swift intervention by school counsellors and parental support.
Malaysia faces a looming economic crisis as mental health issues could cost the nation RM25.3 billion by 2030. Depression prevalence has doubled since 2019, affecting over one million adults and a quarter of teenagers, prompting parliament to demand systemic reforms.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed condolences to the family of a schoolgirl from Negeri Sembilan who died in a tragic incident, reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting affected families during this difficult period.
Malaysia's Public Service Department has launched a five-year strategic plan to strengthen mental health support for civil servants, introducing measures to combat stigma and encourage professional intervention.
Tan Sri Dr M. Mahadevan, the pioneering psychiatrist credited with establishing Malaysia's modern mental health system, has died at 96 from heart and lung complications at his home in Ampang.