The session began with a minute of silence devoted to the late Ayrton Lim, a Sarawak swimmer who had suffered from depression lately. Participants also wore green ribbons in support of Mental Health awareness.
En. Akif shared with swimmers as well as parents, some in sights of the illness, recognising the symptoms and how to cope with our daily stress, anxiety and high expectations in life. Parents are also given tips on how to empathise with sufferers, not to be judgmental, be a good listener and how to care for those affected.
IBSC appreciates the talk by En. Akif on a pro-bono basis and hopes that the swimming community will be more aware of the issues plaguing our society in this modern world.
If you have any question pertaining to the issue of mental health, En. Akif can be contacted via email at basri.akif@gmail.com
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| Swimmers participated in the Q&A sessions in understanding more about mental illness |
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| En. Akif Basri (second from right) was presented with a token gift after the talk by Ms Nancy Yap, Hon. Secretary of the Club together with Coach Shazali. |
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