Mental Health Issues In Malaysia
Today approximately 30 of people in malaysia aged 16 years or older have mental health problems hassan et al.
Mental health issues in malaysia. Mental health issues are significant health issues that can negatively affect a person s relationships productivity and physical health. Unfortunately there is still a lack of understanding on the disease especially in terms of common mental disorders the causes and possible consequences as well as recognising the early signs of major mental problems. According to the latest national health and morbidity survey every three in 10 adults aged 16 years and above in malaysia suffer from some form of mental health issues. Kuala lumpur the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on the country s mental health with the number of suicides rising as a result.
Petaling jaya a total of 8 380 calls were recorded on the covid 19 hotline since the early days of the movement control order mco with many of them related to mental health issues says. Common signs of poor mental health are feeling down loss of pleasure or interest sleeping difficulties appetite changes constant worry or feeling numb and empty inside.