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12-13 WHY SUSTAINABILITY MINDING OUR MENTAL HEALTH
MUST CONTINUE
IN A PANDEMIC UNDER LOCKDOWN
Sustainable development is needed more
than ever – not just for pandemic recovery
but to build a more resilient future
e COVID-19 pandemic
threatens not just our physical
welfare; our mental health
has su ered from extended
periods of lockdown.

3 MINDING OUR MENTAL
HEALTH UNDER LOCKDOWN 8-9 LIFE AFTER VACCINE
Millions have lost their lives to the Can vaccines hit the reset button to 18 March marked a year of
COVID-19 pandemic, but many are also pre-pandemic days? Berita Sunway looks at lockdown for Malaysia – a year of disruption
losing their minds why vaccination is a step in the right direction to travel plans, interstate ‘balik kampung’
towards a better future festive celebrations, and even how we worked,
studied, and tied the knot.

4-5 WORK-FROM-HOME: 14 PROPERTIES IN While spending the year mostly indoors has
YAY OR NAY? THE NEW NORMAL helped atten the curve and control the spread
Is Working-From-Home (WFH) a blessing A look at pandemic-driven trends in homes of COVID-19 infections, quarantines have
had a negative impact on our mental health.
or a curse? ree Sunwayians share their
WFH experience
“Apart from a fear of infection, people
have had to deal with nancial insecurity,
social isolation, as well as juggling
children’s schooling, work-from-home and
running the household simultaneously,
while being more vigilant about hygiene. ese People with pre-existing mental, neurological and substance use
have tremendously increased the amount of disorders are also more vulnerable to COVID-19 infections as they Mental healthcare tips
stress we face daily. Domestic violence cases face higher risks of severe outcomes and death, according to WHO. 1. Exercise regularly
have also increased signi cantly during 2. Eat a balanced diet
lockdowns causing long-lasting enmity and Now that vaccines are being rolled out in Malaysia, will lockdown-in- - 3. Get enough rest and sleep
trauma. is is one factor that would duced mental health issues decrease in incidence? Ng said it is hard to 4. Schedule quiet times
every day to relax
10-11 PUTTING A STOP TO In Case You Missed It maintain psychological problems in the long say, as mental health issues – and human beings – are complex. 5. Stay connected to family
run, post-COVID,” said Sunway University
and friends
KILLER NCDs 15 CUTI-CUTI MALAYSIA School of Medical and Life Sciences Associate “ e pandemic has impacted lives in unprecedented ways. Generally, 6. Be generous and
Amid the global race to end the pandemic, we WITH SUNWAY Dean (Engagement and International) there is a higher sense of anxiety, as many countries continue to have thoughtful towards others
must continue to prioritise non-communicable Tantalising treats and exciting entertainment Professor Dr Alvin Ng. high death rates. While lockdown blues may reduce with the vaccine, 7. Limit how long you spend
consuming news every day
6-7 VACCINE FAQs diseases (NCDs) – both a risk factor for await at Sunway Pyramid Hotel and people are still coping with the aftermath of nancial insecurities. 8. Laugh often and engage in
COVID-19 and the leading cause of death
Here is what you need to know about vaccines Sunway Lagoon According to the World Health Organization Mental health issues are always going to be there so long as the virus your hobbies
around the world 9. Talk about how you feel
(WHO), the pandemic has also given rise to continues to be a threat. While the vaccine would reduce the infection 10. Seek help when you feel
alcohol and drug usage, insomnia, and other rates, the trauma that some people lived stuck
neurological complications such as delirium, through may rub o on others and because To improve
agitation, and stroke. we are all part of the system; we are all access to
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