News National News National Mental health struggles rising in Brunei, but more accurate data needed Health minister acknowledges that stigma may prevent many people from seeking treatment March 19, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder are on the rise in Brunei, indicating a growing prevalence of mental health…
News National News National Gov’t developing policy to improve work-life balance Two consecutive days off, flexible working hours and office creches are among the proposals to improve Bruneians' well-being November 9, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The government is developing its first official policy on work-life balance as part of the national Mental Health Action…
News National News National Over 1,500 people diagnosed with anxiety, depression in 2021 MoH to launch first ever Mental Health Action Plan in coming weeks October 10, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A total of 1,515 Bruneians were diagnosed with anxiety disorders in 2021, with more than 900 also experiencing depression,…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoH drafts action plan to address mental health issues About 7,000 people are living with mental illness in Brunei March 1, 2022 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Health is drafting an action plan to address mental health issues in the community, which have…
News National News National Calls to 145 mental health helpline nearly tripled during second COVID-19 wave Avoid prolonged screen time and excessive reading of COVID-related news, health minister advises October 10, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The number of calls to mental health helpline, Talian Harapan 145, has nearly tripled since Brunei went into a…
Opinion Opinion Making mental health a priority in COVID-19 On World Suicide Prevention Day, we need to ask "R U OK"? September 10, 2021 On September 9, Australians wore yellow as a part of “R U OK?” Day. A simple question that is even more important as…
News Legislative Council National News Legislative Council National MoH assures Bruneians of COVID-19 vaccine safety In budget readout, minister also reports rise in calls to mental health helpline, says more healthcare workers needed March 25, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — The health minister has appealed to the public to take the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available, saying it…
News National News National Stop blaming victims of sexual harassment: Police Victims advised to gather evidence and keep records of any written or electronic communication March 10, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Family and friends should believe and support victims of sexual offences rather than blame the victim, a senior police…
News National News National Pandemic underscores need to tackle mental health issues, says MCYS More organisations are providing counselling services for employees to improve productivity October 11, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to improve the country’s strategies in dealing with mental health, said the…
News National News National MoH: 7,000 people living with mental illness COVID-19 pandemic has heightened levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation October 9, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – About 7,000 people are being treated for mental illnesses in Brunei, the latest health ministry figures showed. Nearly 4,000…