Youths toyed with self-harm


PETALING JAYA: A recent survey by an international survey agency revealed that almost a quarter of 1,027 Malaysians polled experienced suicidal thoughts, and it was especially prevalent among youths.

Even more alarming is that 26% of those surveyed by YouGov admitted to self-harm with the data showing that one in 10 young Malaysians indulged in self-harm frequently.

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