· Going through grief and loss
· Facing a major life event, such as of relationship, career, serious medical illnesses and accident.
· Experiencing changes in phases of life, such as teenager, midlife crisis.
· Having family histories of mood disorder.
· During pregnancy or within a month after pregnancy.
· Certain personality traits such as perfectionists, pessimistic, ruminating on sorrow, and low self-esteem.
· Drug and alcohol abuse may trigger depressive mood.
Suicide Prevention
Sign of suicide, such as giving away precious belonging, repeatedly saying about suicide, anniversary day, saying goodbye suddenly, asking someone to take care of loves one when he/she is not around.
Provide help by bringing him/her to a mental health profession such as a counsellor, clinical psychologist or psychiatrist.
· If you have suicidal ideation, immediately call Befrienders 24-Hour hotline: (+60) 03-7956 8144/ 8145