INTERACTIVE: Malaysian kids hit by rising anxiety disorders


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s children are facing a rising tide of anxiety disorders, which experts say shows no clear signs of ebbing.

They say the problem is due to a mix of social isolation, excessive social media exposure, school stress, and problems at home.

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