Taiwan mental health 結果共22筆

Discover the story of a Taiwan soldier’s temporary absence from his unit, driven by personal issues, and the military’s balanced approach to discipline and mental health support.

Discover how Taiwan’s Deputy Ministers of Health and Welfare are responding to a recent stabbing on the Taichung Metro by emphasizing mental health services and collaboration with the Ministry of Justice. Learn about their plans to enhance community mental health and ensure a safer environment.

Discover the latest on the Taichung Metro Station attack where a 20-year-old man injured two with a fruit knife. Victims are stable; the suspect’s mental health is under scrutiny.

Research by Chen Tuan-jung from National Taiwan University suggests children of recent immigrants in New Taipei City are more prone to disordered eating behaviors compared to their peers, with factors such as social identity, cultural pressures, and health literacy influencing this trend. The study highlights the psychological distress and potential for serious mental health issues among these children, underscoring the need for awareness and intervention.

Taiwan’s military vows to increase counselors amid rising suicides among personnel, with 16 cases reported in 2023 and 14 fatalities.

President-elect Lai Ching-te’s mental health proposals have gained recognition from the medical community in Taiwan. The Taiwan Health Movement Alliance praises Lai’s initiatives, such as the ＂Mental Health Plan for Young People＂ and ＂Mental Health Leave,＂ emphasizing the importance of mental health support and early intervention. Experts recommend adopting treatment guidelines from Europe and America, focusing on psychological interventions over medication. They also suggest establishing child and adolescent psychiatry centers and promoting integrated treatment models. Lai’s advocacy for physical and mental health, along with stress management education, is seen as crucial for building a healthy Taiwan.

Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-cheng, addresses management issues in the Matsu region’s mental health center during a Foreign and National Defense Committee meeting. The non-operational hotline and recent self-harm incidents among military personnel prompt a comprehensive review and system strengthening. Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Wang Ting-yu highlights concerns over non-working numbers and the need for more certified mental health support staff in the military. The Ministry of National Defense reports progress in certifying mental health support staff since 2018.

Amid a series of self-harm incidents in Taiwan’s military, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng emphasizes ongoing mental health support for personnel. Investigations into these cases consider various factors, including emotional well-being and job stress, without differentiating between incidents inside or outside military bases. Chiu stresses the importance of assessing individuals’ mental state and other contributing factors, while cautioning against hasty conclusions in ongoing investigations.

The Directorate-General of Personnel Administration Personnel Division Director in Taipei supports adding mental health leave days for civil servants. The proposal includes granting one day of mental health leave each month without wage deductions. Discussions with the Ministry of Civil Service are ongoing to modify leave regulations. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Rosalia Wu advocates for this change, emphasizing no reduction in pay for civil servants taking mental health leave.

Learn about Taiwan’s universities’ efforts to support student mental health, including the implementation of mental health leave policies. Despite concerns about abuse, institutions like NSYSU are leading the way in providing crucial support to students.

The Ministry of Education in Taipei launches a pilot program offering mental health leave for high school students, requiring parental consent and limiting leave to three days per semester. Universities have already implemented similar measures.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced updates to its Rules of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment by Telecommunications, expanding telemedicine services to a larger population under certain conditions, effective July 1. Approximately 2.47 million individuals are expected to benefit from these changes. The updates aim to adapt to the post-COVID-19 healthcare landscape and extend the scope of telemedicine to five special situations, including chronic disease care, end-stage disease care, custody care in correctional facilities, care for the mobility challenged, and care during disasters, communicable diseases, or other significant changes. Minister of Health and Welfare Hsueh Jui-yuan clarified that not all patients can avail of telemedicine services, as evaluation by healthcare units is mandatory, and physicians who violate the rules may face a maximum fine of NT＄100,000. The new process combines physical outpatient services with telemedicine to reduce costs and time for patients requiring post-acute care, offering a convenient and seamless healthcare experience. The updated rules broaden the range of medical services that physicians can provide through telecommunication. Additionally, the Ministry has stated that doctors, after evaluating the patient’s stable condition, can now electronically prescribe medication for patients with chronic mental illnesses or in end-stage care, including regulated drugs like morphine.

Exploring the often-overlooked issue of homelessness in Taiwan, this story delves into the challenges faced by the homeless, particularly the elderly, and the efforts of organizations like Homeless Taiwan and Do You a Flavor to provide support and foster a sense of community.

Taiwanese supermodel and actress Lin Chi-ling shares a stunning photo of herself dressed in all black with striking red lipstick on social media. The photo was taken during an interview with ＂Tatler＂ magazine. In the article, Lin discusses her commitment to philanthropy, particularly her desire to help children and families in need. She aspires to be a guardian of children’s mental health, a cause close to her heart. Lin’s popularity extends beyond Taiwan, as she is beloved in Japan as well. Her attendance at the 60th Golden Horse Awards recently went viral in Japan, solidifying her influential status in the entertainment industry.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih and vice presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong recounted their first encounter during Taiwan’s 1998 bus hostage crisis. Hou, who was the deputy director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at the time, was tasked with negotiating with the armed hostage-taker, Chen Neng-ping, who had schizophrenia. Hou discovered that Chen had two snipers on standby and successfully defused the situation with the assistance of Jaw and then-legislator Hau Lung-bin. Hou, who established mental health centers during his tenure in New Taipei City, pledged to prioritize mental health policies if elected president, particularly for the youth demographic.

Discover how Taiwan’s elderly are confronting the challenges of loneliness as the nation becomes a super-aged society. With rising health concerns and the benefits of community living spaces, Taiwan is striving to ensure seniors remain connected and supported.

A survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that Japan ranks last in terms of employees’ physical, psychological, social, and mental health conditions at the workplace. The survey evaluated the health conditions of over 30,000 employees from 30 countries, with Japan scoring a mere 25%. Turkey, India, and China topped the ranking with scores of 78%, 76%, and 75% respectively.

Taiwan is confronting a 47% increase in psychiatric diagnoses among youth aged 15 to 30. To address this alarming trend, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a program offering free psychological consultations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to combat the stigma of mental health issues and encourage more young people to seek treatment.

Over 30 universities in Taiwan have implemented mental health days, according to the Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy. This number has increased from just 12 in May. The association cites data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which shows that the number of young people under 24 ending their lives has nearly tripled in the past decade. A recent mental health survey revealed that many students feel the need for mental health days but struggle to communicate their stress to adults. The association believes that providing these days off can give students a chance to rest and adjust, reducing their emotional burdens and helping them cope with stress. Most universities limit mental health days to three or five days per semester to prevent excessive absences.

The Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD) calls on presidential candidates to address youth concerns in their ＂2024 Youth Policy White Paper.＂ Key issues include national defense, voting age, housing, traffic safety, work conditions, and mental health. TYAD seeks direct responses from candidates.

Amid rising awareness of mental health issues, Taiwanese universities have started implementing ＂mental health leaves＂ to support students experiencing emotional stress.

Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has unveiled his ＂Five Arrows＂ healthcare policy, which includes increasing healthcare spending to 8% of GDP, improving care for children and mothers, launching a national mental health plan, advancing prevention for high-risk cancers, and ensuring transparency in vaccine and pharmaceutical purchases.