The Brunei Cancer Centre (TBCC) of Pantai Jerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) recently held a talk titled Nurturing Men’s Mental Health: Insights From Islamic Traditions and Modern Advocacy on Friday, 3rd November 2023 at Lecture Theatre, PJSC RF Floor.
The talk event was organized in conjunction with Movember Men’s Health Awareness campaign with the aim to foster awareness, knowledge, and open dialogue on various aspects on men’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Present to give the talk was Ustaz Muhammad Yussof Haji Abdul Majid on the overview of the current mental health challenges faced by men, including statistics, stigma, and barriers to seeking help from Islamic perspectives. In the talk, the speaker also explores the role of prayer, mindfulness, and spirituality in managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
The event was attended by 100 guests comprising of PJSC senior management team, PJSC staffs, and event sponsors. The event is part of Movember’s mission to increase awareness to the public especially men, to take care of their own health in a holistic approach.
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