Childhood experiences aren’t always nostalgic pictures in a photo album. Many issues in our childhood can also be painful, difficult or coloured by conflict. These Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) may shape our future - our health, psychological and social outcomes - but trauma-informed care by healthcare providers and communities can support individuals and families in mitigating the impact of these ACEs.



We speak to Lee Ee Jing from Thrive Well about how their BRACE programme helps professionals from the social sector to understand the lasting effects of ACEs in the communities they serve, and to Raynuha Mahadevan, Lecturer & Clinical Psychologist from Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, to find out how this knowledge is applied in her work beyond the workshops.



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Childhood experiences aren’t always nostalgic pictures in a photo album. Many issues in our childhood can also be painful, difficult or coloured by conflict. These Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) may shape our future - our health, psychological and social outcomes - but trauma-informed care by healthcare providers and communities can support individuals and families in mitigating the impact of these ACEs.We speak to Lee Ee Jing from Thrive Well about how their BRACE programme helps professionals from the social sector to understand the lasting effects of ACEs in the communities they serve, and to Raynuha Mahadevan, Lecturer &amp; Clinical Psychologist from Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, to find out how this knowledge is applied in her work beyond the workshops.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Description: At 23 years old - when most of us are planning for the life ahead of us - Caroline Rajan was told that she was HIV positive and her world came crashing down. This virus would not only affect her physical health, but the stigma and judgement associated with it led her mental health to spiral and made her think that a romantic relationship would forever be out of her reach. In this episode, Caroline shares why after twenty years she decided that this is no longer a secret she wanted to keep. We also hear from consultant infectious diseases physician Dr Anjanna Kukreja. 



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Beyond The Diagnosis is a series about people, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the medical diagnosis. 



This segment includes mentions of suicidal ideation and substance abuse. If you need to talk to someone, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

Description: At 23 years old - when most of us are planning for the life ahead of us - Caroline Rajan was told that she was HIV positive and her world came crashing down. This virus would not only affect her physical health, but the stigma and judgement associated with it led her mental health to spiral and made her think that a romantic relationship would forever be out of her reach. In this episode, Caroline shares why after twenty years she decided that this is no longer a secret she wanted to keep. We also hear from consultant infectious diseases physician Dr Anjanna Kukreja.&nbsp;You can follow Caroline’s art <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/artbycarolinepr/?hl=en">here</a>.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bfm.my/content/tags/ncdchronicles">Beyond The Diagnosis</a> is a series about people, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the medical diagnosis.&nbsp;This segment includes mentions of suicidal ideation and substance abuse. If you need to talk to someone, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

Beyond The Diagnosis #36: “I Just Want To Give People Hope” (Living With HIV)

Methadone has been in the news following the death of an 11-year-old child and hospitalisation of two younger siblings due to accidental intake of methadone in the home. Misinformation about methadone and its use in the treatment of chronic pain and substance use disorders can lead to stigmatisation of vulnerable groups of people. We’ll find out more about methadone maintenance therapy and why it’s such an important part of reducing HIV transmission. 


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Methadone has been in the news following the death of an 11-year-old child and hospitalisation of two younger siblings due to accidental intake of methadone in the home. Misinformation about methadone and its use in the treatment of chronic pain and substance use disorders can lead to stigmatisation of vulnerable groups of people. We’ll find out more about methadone maintenance therapy and why it’s such an important part of reducing HIV transmission.&nbsp; Image credits: Shutterstock

Care And Compassion In Methadone Treatment

Malaysia is currently experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak, with over 2500 cases already reported this year. With clusters being reported across most states and over 85% of the recent cases involving Malaysians, should we be worried? We speak to consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Manap on how concerning this latest outbreak is and what people need to know about TB. 


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Malaysia is currently experiencing a tuberculosis outbreak, with over 2500 cases already reported this year. With clusters being reported across most states and over 85% of the recent cases involving Malaysians, should we be worried? We speak to consultant respiratory physician Prof Dr Roslina Manap on how concerning this latest outbreak is and what people need to know about TB.&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

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