WELLBEING NEWS 03.09.2022

Promoting Mental Health

Dear KIS Community,

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), good mental health is related to mental and psychological wellbeing. Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier in accessing the right care. WHO envisions a world in which mental health is valued, promoted and protected; where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and to exercise their human rights; and where everyone can access the mental health care they need.

Promoting good mental health should start with ourselves. Amidst our busy schedule with taking care of our children, our own work matters, and other personal matters, take a step back and reflect if we have taken an active approach in doing some self-care for ourselves. If you have not, why not do one today.

I believe we all strive to have a healthy and happy life for as long as we are living and never have I ever heard anyone saying they want to live an unhappy life. We all have a role in improving our own mental health and help to promote good mental health as part of a healthy life. 

Having said this, should your child or yourself wish to connect with me I can be contacted at counsellor@kis.edu.my. 

Until then ~ have a pleasant week ahead.

Here are links to resources should you be interested to have a read:

https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/mental-health

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

Datin Siti Naim 

School Counsellor