The Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) was founded in 1967 and is a community based NGO operating solely on public donations and a small annual grant from the Department of Social Welfare. Among the objectives of the MMHA are to be a dynamic advocate for positive attitudes towards mental health, to plan and execute mental health programmes and provide rehabilitation services. Mental Health is a community responsibility as mental health disorders can affect anyone. The World Health Organisation estimates that 1 in 5 people will have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Mental Illness/disorders can be treated but support and awareness are crucial to destigmatizing mental illness.
The MMHA runs a Day Care Centre, a Charity Shop Project, organises public forums on mental health issues, provides support for carers of the mentally ill, runs Family to Family Education groups, conducts a Depression Support group and advocates for the rights of the mentally ill. MMHA has introduced the illness management & recovery, line dancing, singing, art painting, gardening, indoor and outdoor games, daily exercising, occasional outings for the clients under its rehabilitation programme.
View more photos of our Big Walk 2008 here!
Depression Support Group (DSG) Gatherings
The DSG meets every second Saturday of each month at 3.00pm at MMHA premises to exchange views among members who suffer from depressive and/or anxiety/mood disorder. All DSG members as well as those who want to benefit from these gatherings are welcome.
Family Support Group (FSG) Gatherings
MMHA organises a talk every THIRD Saturday of the month. Please look out for our announcement of speaker and topic for the month in our mail/media.
