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#MENTALHEALTH

FROM THE DESK
OF CHIEF EDITOR

Healing

AS A NATION Advisor 1

“It Always Seems Impossible, YBhg Datuk Dr. Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim
Until It’s Done”
~Nelson Mandela~
As most of the country is in Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan, we hope
beyond hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will be successfully contained
as we continue to live governed by the new norm. The National Institutes
of Health (NIH) successfully held 3 major events over the second half of the
year. They are the 14th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR) in
August, the NIH Research Month and the 22nd NIH Scientific Conference
which were both held in September. All these events were conducted
virtually, in compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
given by the Malaysian National Security Council. The research month
featured many workshops, clinics, a symposium, virtual run and of Advisor 2
course the scientific conference itself. Both the NCCR and NIH Scientific Dr. S Asmaliza Ismail
Conference showcased posters and oral presentations conducted by
researchers from all over the country. Kudos to all those involved for your TABLE OF CONTENTS
excellent work in triumphantly executing these events against all odds!

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We have been battling the pandemic for almost 2 years now. There is a The 22 NIH Scientific Conference.........................................03
rise in global pandemic fatigue as many countries see a surge in COVID-19 IHSR’s Challenges and Lesson Learned .............................06
cases again. The unprecedented impact of the pandemic on our daily lives Workshop and Clinic during NIH Research Month .... 08
has taken a toll on everyone, including our children and adolescents. Be Niche to Norm .......................................................................................09
it going through lockdowns, school closures and isolation, experiencing The Laughing of the National Policy for
Quality in Healthcare (NPQH) .....................................................14
stress and burnout being a frontliner, loss of jobs and financial security, Demystifying Clinical Trial & COVID-19 Updates .............15
losing loved ones to COVID-19 or contracting the disease itself. Mental Sector for Research Information Resources ......................17
health issues, suicidal rates and substance abuse have risen exponentially Community Service Health Education Programme ...19
during these trying times. COVID-19 mental health repercussions will Booster Dose, NIH ...............................................................................20
remain long after the world returns to normal. So, as we go on with our IHBR Research collaboration with MOH
lives, let us remember to be kind, for everyone we meet may be fighting a hospitals on mental health & COVID-19 ................................21
battle we know nothing about. Let us stand together and heal as a nation Ongoing study on mental health & COVID-19 ................22
and emerge stronger than before. How COVID-19 pandemic effects Malaysian
adults and what are their coping strategies ....................23
Psychological effects of coronavirus disease
#thenewnormal 2019 (COVID-19) amongst healthcare workers ................24
#PICKBooster Burnout: Our Frontliners ................................................................25
#TerimaKasihFrontliners Psychological distress & coping mechanism
#MentalHealthMatters among housemen in Malaysia ..................................................26
#bekind Public health care pathway during
COVID-19 outbreak .............................................................................28
Transportation cost during COVID-19 outbreak ............29
Dr Sunita Shanmugam Ravida®: The impossible became a reality ........................30
Institute for Health Management National healthy research volunteer
National Institutes of Health registry (NHRVR) ...................................................................................31
A mixed method study for WHI ICD-11 field
testing on disorders due to substance
use and addictive disorders .........................................................32

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