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 Worrying climb in suicide rate requires urgent action, says health minister 'Society needs to be more open when talking about mental health' October 10, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s suicide rate has more than doubled in the past four years, said the Minister of Health on Wednesday,…
News National News National Mental health helpline plagued by hundreds of nuisance calls The 145 helpline received over 1,300 calls in six months September 29, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Nearly 300 nuisance calls were made to the mental health helpline, six months after it was launched to help…
News National News National Make the call: Dial 145 to seek mental health help Talian Harapan 145 is aimed at providing crisis support February 13, 2019 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and considering any acts of self-harm including suicide, please…
News National News National Suicide rate falls by a third globally, data shows Globally, men commit suicide at twice the rate women do February 8, 2019 PARIS (AFP) – Suicides have fallen globally by more than a third since 1990, according to a far-reaching analysis released Thursday that highlighted…
News National News National More youth being referred for mental health consultations RIPAS Hospital's child and adolescent mental health services recorded 600 consultations October 10, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – From 2005 to 2016, the Ministry of Health (MoH) recorded 600 consultations for child and adolescent mental health services…
News National News National MoH developing national helpline for suicide prevention The number of suicide cases increased 62% between 2016 and 2017 August 5, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In light of the increasing rate of suicides, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that it is developing a…