MENTAL HEALTH COALITION OF PENANG (MHCP)
The Mental Health Coalition of Penang (MHCP) was launched in 2013 as a nonpolitical, nonpartisan group to bring together several NGOs in Penang to make it easier for the community to access information and support in dealing with mental health issues.
The objectives of the coalition are as stated below:
a) Increase awareness concerning the importance of mental health and to reduce stigma & prejudice about mental illness among the public
b) Give voice to the thoughts & feelings of those suffering from mental illness & their families
c) Request improvement in facilities & services for the acceptance, treatment & rehabilitation of the mentally ill at community & corporate levels
Objektif:
a) Meningkatkan kesedaran kepentingan kesihatan mental dan mengurangkan stigma dan prasangka di kalangan orang awam
b) Menyuarakan perasaan dan fikiran pesakit dan keluarga mereka
c) Memohon penambahbaikan dalam peningkatan kemudahan dan perkhidmatan untuk penerimaan, rawatan dan pemulihan kesihatan mental di peringkat komuniti dan korporat.
VOICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH
NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH
IT'S NOT EASY TO BE ME and it's harder when you judge
I have depression. Don't think less of me.
Stigma is a major barrier to diagnosis, treatment & recovery
Mental Health & the Young
It is a time bomb that is ticking & without the right action now,
Children growing up will feel the effects
Be a Mental Health Advocate, Reduce Stigma, Increase Awareness
MHCP is chaired by the Penang Mental Health Association (PMHA) and the Penang Association of Counselling & Psychology (PACP) is the Coordinator.
Queries can be sent to mhcp2013@gmail.com
