YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGHT THIS ALONE.
Reach out for help. Give yourself the gift of recovery.
Everyone matters.
Mental health conditions do not discriminate – it can happen to people from all walks of life. From professionals to students, parents, and children. Mental health conditions are expected to be the second-highest form of health problem among Malaysians by 2020. However, many peers fight this battle alone because of the stigma towards them in society.
It doesn’t have to be that way. We believe that this stigma can be broken.
LET’S DO THIS TOGETHER.
How We Can Help
• Counselling
• Psychological Services
• Mental Health Assessment and Consultation
• Spiritual Therapy
• Art-Based Classes
• Crisis Management
• Circle Time
• Supported Employment Programme
• Peer Support
• Awareness Programmes (Talk/Forum/Workshop/Training)
Our Latest News
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Or listen to past seasons:
- Kembara Syifa’ Musim #1 (Bahasa Melayu)
- Kembara Syifa’ Musim #2 (Bahasa Melayu)
- Kembara Syifa’ Musim #3 (Bahasa Melayu)
- Journey to Recovery (English)
Other Podcast:
- BFM – DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – IS MENTAL HEALTHCARE A REALITY FOR ALL? (With Puan Anita Abu Bakar, President of MIASA Malaysia and Chairman of the National Alliance of Mental Health and Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi, Patron of the National Alliance of Mental Health)
“If Allah wants to do good to somebody,
He afflicts him with trials.”
– Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
[Sahih al-Bukhari 5645]
Pn. Anita Abu Bakar
President & Founder of MIASA Malaysia
(Mental Health Peer)
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Puan Anita Abu Bakar is the Founder and President of the Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA). She is a strong and known advocate for Mental Health and social issues in Malaysia and internationally. She initiated the first Peer-led Mental Health Advocacy and Support Group in Malaysia. As Anita was born and raised overseas, she subsequently pursued her tertiary education at Tulsa University, Oklahoma in the United States. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, with a minor in Management Information Systems. Upon her return to Malaysia, Anita pursued a career path as an Investment banker, and worked in the corporate field for over 10 years. She also holds an MBA in Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). Read more…
Dr. Putri Afzan Maria
Vice President 1, MIASA Malaysia
(Active Advocate for Mental Health)
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Dr. Putri Afzan Maria Zulkifli is an accomplished Early Childhood Education expert, lecturer, and practitioner. Her specialties include play-based learning, emotional and cognitive development, language processing, classroom design, and multiple intelligences. She developed the KinderKaizen Play-Based Learning Model and Sri Aria School’s Self-Directed Learning Model. With seven years of experience in the UK, Dr. Putri has incorporated UK educational practices into her work and has introduced roles such as PlayLeaders and Learning Facilitators. She also leads a Storytelling apprenticeship, mentoring students in creating and publishing children’s books. Dr. Putri is a recognized media presence and is progressing into a role as a Parent-Child mediator to foster emotional growth.
Ustaz Mohd Noor Deros
Vice President 2, MIASA Malaysia
(Spiritual Healer)
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Ustaz Mohammed Noor bin Mohammed Deros is an Islamic scholar, educator, and Vice President 2 at MIASA. A graduate of Madrasah Al-Junied Al-Islamiah in Singapore and Al-Azhar University in Creeds and Philosophy, he has worked in various roles, including at Masjid En-Naeem’s Department of Islamic Thoughts and as Head of Dakwah at Nur Hijra Consultancy. He founded the “Wearwhite” movement in Singapore to advocate for Islamic values and has spoken at universities on Islamic philosophy and creed. Ustaz Mohammed Noor also practices Ruqyah and Islamic Psychotherapy, offers these services through MIASA, and is an advocate for monetary justice, authoring a book on FIAT currency and Islamic law.