Chances of success better at early stage of mental illness

Fatimah (right), Sarawak Women and Family Council member Irene Yong (left) and Sentosa Hospital personnel showing the 5th Sarawak Mental Health Conference leaflet.

KUCHING: There is a need for greater public awareness on seeking treatment early for mental illness, says the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry.

“Very often cases that go to the doctors are at quite late stages of mental illness. They usually look elsewhere first for help, such as going to the bomoh.