Alert system needed for when teens express suicidal thoughts on social media


  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 15 May 2019

PETALING JAYA: Mental health issues must be addressed and an alert system to notify concerned parties of suicidal postings on social media must be developed, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye following the apparent suicide of a teenager in Sarawak.

The Malaysia Psychiatric Association patron said an awareness campaign on mental health, including the stigma of mental illness, must be organised.

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