Depression taking root within the workforce

By WANI MUTHIAH

KLANG: Depression will be the No. 1 disability in the world by 2030 and is expected to adversely affect workplace productivity.

Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said cardiovascular disease is currently the No. 1 disability that decreases the productive years of individuals.

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