Crucial to detect mental health issues among students


(From left) Desiree, Labrooy, Yatela, Christine, Chin, Fatima and Oh at the symposium in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

SCHOOLS across the nation should consider implementing mental health screening for students similar to processes used by many employers, says Kiwanis Khir Johari Foundation chairman Datuk Stewart Labrooy.

He said early detection of mental health issues could play a crucial role in providing timely support and intervention, which in turn, would help students manage their challenges before they escalate.

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