Building Mental Health Resilience in PPR Gombak Setia

A University for Society (U4S) initiative aimed at breaking mental health stigma and building resilience within the B40 community through quadruple helix collaboration.

Lead: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Amani Ahmad Tajuddin
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

Jan 21 Project Start

120+ Community Members

U4S Collaborative Model

4 Key Programs

The Objective

To break the mental health stigma among the PPR Gombak Setia community, build resilience to face challenging environments, and create awareness for help-seeking. Additionally, the project introduces a practical community engagement curriculum for UM final year medical students to bridge the gap between textbook theory and societal reality.

The Methodology

Adapting to COVID-19, the program utilized social media and digital platforms to reach different age groups. Medical students created informative posters and videos, while invited experts engaged participants through live forums. Key focus areas included domestic violence, cyberbullying, and men’s health awareness.

Our Research Team

Project Leaders

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nur Amani Ahmad Tajuddin
• Dr. Mohazmi Mohammed
• Dr. Julia Suhaimi
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin

Support Team

• Madam Nor Azlin Mat Radi
• Mr. Muhammad Asyraf Mansor
• UM Final Year Medical Students

Community Impact & Partnerships

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Resilience Building Increased knowledge on domestic violence and mental health management among the women's community.

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Medical Student Development Improved communication, leadership, and teamwork skills for final year medical students through direct engagement.

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Expansion Plan Future goals include scaling this model to reach more B40 and M40 communities across Malaysia.

Gov

DBKL Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur - Facilitating community access and logistical support.

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Pfizer Malaysia & MR. DIY Industry partners contributing through MOA engagement and program sponsorship.

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Local PPR Associations Persatuan Penduduk and Kelab Belia PPR Gombak Setia - Ensuring community-driven initiatives.

Evidence & Impact Minute

Global Goal Alignment

This project actively contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals by improving mental health awareness and fostering resilient communities.

UMCares Impact Minute : Building Mental Health Resilience