Ep 6 - A Conversation with Dr. Joel: President of Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychologists & Men's Mental Health

The Zhen Way Podcast

06-09-2023 • 1 hr 4 mins

In this episode we speak to Dr. Joel. He's a clinical psychologist with more than a decade of experience and currently serving as the director for The Mind Psychological Services & Training, president of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychologists (MSCP), and provides his insights on Lite FM as well.


Some aspects that we covered:


  1. How he knew he would be in the psychology field since he was 14!
  2. What does he do for an organization for geniuses
  3. What are the challenges that are faced by men in reaching out for support?
  4. Do we support men differently when it comes to mental wellness
  5. The layers of societal expectations on men in mental health
  6. How do you navigate the field of psychology as a profession?
  7. What would he put on a giant billboard? (inspired by Tim Ferris)
  8. How does he recharge?


Resources:

  1. Board of Counselling for Malaysia
  2. MSCP
  3. Practicum Counselling Services from Monash