Matters of the Mind

Addressing Malaysian adolescent mental health woes

By Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj
Around two in five adolescents experienced verbal abuse at home, with girls being affected more than boys. — StarGraphic

The newly-released National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023 has highlighted several key mental health issues that are of significant concern.

One million individuals, or 4.6% of people in Malaysia, aged 16 and above display symptoms of depression.

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