Most psychological approaches to mental health have been shaped by Western practices. However, their application may not necessarily align with local beliefs and social norms. In this session, we will explore on how mental health practitioners can best adapt modalities to ensure they resonate with Malay culture and values.

This session will cover:

• What we can take from Western psychological approaches, and how it be useful in the Malaysian context.
• Importance of adjusting psychological interventions so they fit the cultural, linguistic, and social realities of Malaysia.
• The ReFlex Method and how it shows one way to adapt proven psychological techniques for Malaysians from diverse backgrounds.

Workplace success is often measured by efficiency and financial growth. Often overlooked, organisations today are increasingly acknowledging the outsized impact of psychological safety on innovation, team dynamics and business success.

This session will cover:

• The link between psychological safety, employee well-being and overall productivity
• Developing metrics to measure psychological safety and its impact on workplace culture
• Actionable steps to build trust and create safe spaces to mediate conflicts and promote a supportive culture

This session will focus on:

• Recognising the unique emotional burden of longevity, including outliving close family and friends, coping with survivor’s guilt, chronic loneliness, and late-life depression.
• Understanding perceptions of mental health and illness in older adults, and how persistent stigma affects their willingness to seek support.
• Exploring therapeutic strategies and culturally informed interventions to reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and enhance mental health outcomes among the elderly.

Delve into the causes, impact and solutions to address the increasing rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents in Malaysia today.

This session will:

• Explore the underlying reasons mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents in Malaysia
• Equip practitioners with tailor-made tools and evidence based age appropriate therapies to address

• The 3S Framework to Reset the Heart, Mind & Actions towards High Performance
• Finding Happiness Hidden between Work & Life: A Redefinition

Mental health conditions impact all aspects of life – physical, emotional and sexual. Due to cultural stigmas, the latter is often overlooked, impacting overall efficacy of therapies.

This session will cover:

• Integrating mental health and sex therapy frameworks
• Clinical communication strategies for intimate concerns
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary approaches to achieving holistic results

This session will focus on the unique challenges faced by mental health professionals, particularly those working in solo practice, and how to avoid burnout and find support.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding and Preventing Counsellor Burnout
• The Importance of Supervision and Peer Support for Mental Health Professionals
• Creating Sustainable Practices for Mental Health Professionals