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Dr Zaliha said people can now get access to various services related to mental health through digital platforms, including the MyMinda module on the MySejahtera application.

“Through MyMinda, users can check their mental health status by answering healthy mind screening questions to assess themselves, get psychoeducational materials and access psychosocial support services,’ she said.

Description from Organisers:

Co-organised by Taylor’s Centre for Counselling Services, Impact Lab 8 Mental Health & Wellbeing and Life Inspired Network Society, LINetS (an NGO which champions suicide prevention through media, education and counselling) this event coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (10 Sept) and World Mental Health Day (10 Oct).

The highlight of this fair is the booth exhibition featuring a comprehensive range of counseling services and mental health awareness by various NGOs, private counseling organizations and governmental organizations, all under one roof. There will also be concurrent mental health related workshops, debate competitions and other fun activities throughout the day. Communities of all ages are welcome.

Workshop Information:

Workshop 1 - Discovering Your True Self: Awareness & Acceptance

Workshop 2 - Strengthening Connections: Building Communities & Meaningful Relationship

Workshop 3 - How Can I Prevent Suicide Among People I Know?

Note: A nominal registration fee of RM10 is applicable for each workshop session.

Registration for the Mental Wellness Fair can be done via this Google Form.

It is held every 10 October, and this year happens to be the organizer's (World Federation for Mental Health) 75th anniversary.

WFMH has an official site about this year's Mental Health Day.