“Psychological Support is Being Made Available to All Healthcare Frontliners during These Challenging Times” – Mental Health Commissioner John Cachia on Bay Chats
During last Tuesday’s edition of Bay Chats with Drew and Noel, the Mental Health Commissioner, Dr John M Cachia spoke about what psychological support is given to the healthcare frontliners during these challenging times, whilst also stating that his Office underwent an Operational Review to ensure continuity to people within our society who suffer […]
Young People Are Less Hopeful of the Future During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Mental Health Commissioner on BAY CHATS
During the third episode of Bay Chats with Drew and Noel, Mental Health Commissiooner, Dr John M Cachia said that in its first week of operation, the team manning the COVID-19 Mental Health Helpline, 1770 spoke to a record amount of people. Dr Cachia, in fact said that this record amount is equivalent to […]
‘Open up to someone’: Malta marks Mental Health Day
Malta is marking World Mental Health Day on Thursday. Health chiefs in Malta are encouraging people to look after themselves and open up about any issues they may be dealing with. They say more than one in five of us in Malta will face challenges to our mental health at one time or another. Family […]
YouTube gaming star Etika found dead aged 29
A popular YouTube gamer has been found dead by police after he went missing last week. Daniel Desmond Amofah, 29, who posted gaming videos under the name Etika, was found dead in New York. He was reported missing six days ago. His belongings were found on Manhattan Bridge on Monday night. Concerns were raised last week when he […]
Singer Bebe Rexha admits she is ‘bipolar’
Bebe Rexha has revealed she has bipolar disorder, saying it sometimes leaves her feeling unable to work. The singer, 29, opened up about the illness on Twitter, saying she no longer feels ‘ashamed’ to talk about her mental health. She tweeted: ‘I didn’t understand why I felt so sick. ‘I felt lows that made me […]