What Psychology Students Learned From Parkinson’s Patients Will Stay With Them Forever

SEGi’s Psychology Department brought warmth, care, and movement to the Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Association (MPDA) on 11 March 2025 through an experiential outreach event titled Shake Off the Challenges: A Day of Movement & Mindfulness. Led by Valarmatdi Mathivanan, the event offered both Parkinson’s patients and psychology students a meaningful opportunity to connect through compassion, practice, and real-world application.

The highlight of the day was a mindfulness talk focused on enhancing well-being and quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s. Grounded in evidence-based practices, mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and promote greater body awareness among individuals managing chronic conditions. According to Parkinson’s Europe, up to 90% of those living with Parkinson’s experience non-motor symptoms like anxiety and depression, where holistic approaches such as mindfulness can make a measurable difference.

Read full article at https://colleges.segi.edu.my/subangjaya/what-psychology-students-learned-from-parkinsons-patients-will-stay-with-them-forever/

This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals