A Conceptual Study on Curbing Mental Health Issues Among Malaysian Youths Using Mind Reframing Techniques

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Sharmini Gopinathan, Segaran Veeraya, Anisha Haveena Kaur, Arthur Carmazzi, Lily Lau

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According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017, suicidal behaviour was recorded to be the highest among Form 1 students who are around 13 years of age. Most instances it is the fear of being judged by their peers and society that they are suffering from such issues and mocked in school is one of the reasons of them not seeking help. Drawing on the issue of seeking out, mind reframing techniques could be used to enhance the use of such tests that gauge the mood and behaviour of a person suffering from mental health and depression. The study focusses on how we can use Arthur Carmazzi’s DC Psychology technique of Directive Questioning to reframe the mind. The purpose of the research, is to use mind reframing techniques such as directive questioning and redirecting the reticular activating system (RAS) to positively motivate youth against suicidal thoughts and depressive behaviour. The framework will allow initial tests and ensure strong mental health among youth in Malaysia. This will uncover new insights on how DC Psychology developed by Arthur Carmazzi can be used to curb and reframe the mind to positivity. The findings will be able to fulfil the Health and Wellbeing Sustainable Development Goals and the 2nd Pillar of the 11th Malaysian Plan which focuses on enhancing inclusive development and wellbeing.


 

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