Dr Thiyagar believes social skills training for both parents and children is essential.
THE prevalence of mental disorders among children in the country is worrying, say experts.
In fact, the 2019 National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) revealed that one in 20 children in Malaysia aged five to nine are estimated to have mental disorders including developmental disorders.
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