Lacking mental health support, woman’s life spirals downwardsBUKIT MERTAJAM: Until six years ago, she had lived a quiet, stable life, earning a living as a clerk. Then her mental health began to unravel. Tan has since been admitted to Bukit Mertajam Hospital for a comprehensive medical assessment and treatment, including for her mental health condition. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Prem Kumar Chandrasekaran from Penang Adventist Hospital said that under the Mental Health Act, anyone may apply for help if an individual poses a danger to themselves or others. He stressed that treatment for mental illness must begin with a thorough psychiatric assessment, as different conditions require different approaches.

Source: The Star December 29, 2025 01:00 UTC