CYBERJAYA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed that one in five individuals affected by disasters or conflicts experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, while another nine per cent suffer from moderate to severe mental disorders requiring professional treatment.
Citing the data, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia is not exempt from such challenges, noting that national tragedies - including the disappearance of flight MH370, the downing of MH17, the Ranau earthquake and the Batang Kali landslide - have left lasting impacts not only on the nation’s physical and economic well-being but also on the emotional, psychological and social health of those affected.
