Lam Thye: Govt should mobilise counsellors to assist those with mental health issues


Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. -filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The government should mobilise professional counsellors nationwide to give much needed counselling to those suffering from poor mental health, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

The Alliance for Safe Community chairman said the number of suicide cases since last year is alarming, thus the government should make mental health a priority.

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