The Chengal Chatter

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A compilation of thoughts and articles about mental health, running a clinic, and memes.

We post whenever inspiration strikes.

  • Courage in the Current: Swimming for Awareness, Speaking for Hope

    A remarkable journey across the sea, a 10km swimming from Pulau Lang Tengah to Pulau Redang, lies at the heart of Courage in the Current, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health in Malaysia. The campaign honours Jo-Ee Gwee, a passionate open-water swimmer who lived with depression and bipolar disorder.…

  • Grand Opening

    On the 17th of May, we welcomed 150 friends and family to celebrate the grand opening of our clinic. We were overwhelmed by the immense support that we received and could not be more grateful. Our mission here at Chengal is to make mental health care more accessible to everyone, no matter their age or…

  • We are open!

    We’re excited to announce the soft launch of Chengal Centre! As part of our soft opening, we are now taking reservations with our team! Psychologist – Seth Wong Click for bio Experience: Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services (CPCS) in HELP University, Serene Psychological Services Languages: English As a child, Seth used to obsessively watch Monsters…

  • Walao we finally found a place for Chengal.

    We finally have a confirmed space for Chengal! It only took us about 3 months of location-searching and soul-searching, a journey that took us through at least 2 dozen sites from the ghettoes in the ass-end of Subang to the atas enclave of Damansara Heights, but we can finally confirm it, signed unsealed and delivered:…

  • Menyingkap Profesion Kesihatan Mental: Pakar Psikiatri vs. Ahli Psikologi vs. Kaunselor

    Meneroka dunia kesihatan mental boleh terasa membebankan, terutamanya apabila melibatkan pemilihan profesional yang sesuai untuk keperluan anda. Artikel blog ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan perbezaan antara pakar psikiatri, ahli psikologi, dan kaunselor di Malaysia, sekali gus memberi kuasa kepada anda untuk membuat keputusan yang tepat tentang penjagaan kesihatan mental anda. Persamaan: Perbezaan: 1. Pakar Psikiatri: 2.…

  • Psychiatrist’s Note: “Apa Lagi LGBT Mau?”

    Let’s face it: Being queer in Malaysia sucks. You don’t have access to basic rights. You’re subject to persecution by the state as well as the community at large. You’re at risk of being ostracized by your family and friends. It is a well-established fact that the LGBT+ community is more vulnerable to mental health…

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