The Chengal Chatter

Welcome to our blog and social media page.

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

We post whenever inspiration strikes.

Why TherapistGPT can’t advise you like a human therapist

We’ve all googled our headaches and bellyaches when we feel physically ill and now we can ask ChatGPT about why we feel so sad or mentally drained, all for free! This is great, right? Actually, ChatGPT, is an LLM (large language model), which has been pretrained with information to help humans in every way possible;…
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…
Remote Mental Healthcare at Chengal

Mental health care has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Among the biggest shifts is the move toward online mental health services — from teletherapy and psychiatric consultations to mental wellness apps and virtual support groups. This digital transformation offers new opportunities for support but also raises important questions about quality, accessibility, and effectiveness. If…
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…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Understanding the Facts Beyond Social Media Misconceptions

Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized mental health conditions. On social media platforms like TikTok, discussions about BPD have increased significantly, with creators sharing their experiences, symptoms, and coping mechanisms. While this has helped spread awareness, it has also led to misconceptions and oversimplifications of what BPD truly…