The outpatient clinic has been renamed ‘As-Syafii Clinic’ and a therapeutic garden launched for the Psychiatric Services of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital in Kampong Kiarong in a bid to remove stigma.
Head of Psychiatric Services Pengiran Dr Fariza Suryani binti Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Sani said this during a ceremony marking the rename and launch on Tuesday.
She added, “Despite the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) efforts to raise awareness on mental health as well as reduce stigma and discrimination, there are still those who feel embarrassed and afraid to seek treatment.
-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin