Source: STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SERVICES for children and adolescents in East Asia and Pacific Region- Malaysia Country Report 2022
Malaysians were affected by mental disorders in 2021.
is the highest prevalence, found in Malaysia.
estimated to have a diagnosable mental disorder.
reported depressive symptoms.
reported anxiety symptoms.
adolescents experienced worry severe enough to disrupt sleep.
Source: STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SERVICES for children and adolescents in East Asia and Pacific Region- Malaysia Country Report 2022
Mental health problems exist along a continuum from mild, time-limited distress (grief due to loss) to common mental illness (anxiety) and chronic, progressive, and severely disabling conditions (schizophrenia). Therefore, accessing mental health care is important at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood, as it can profoundly affect daily life, relationships, and physical health.
Of those living with mental health issues remain without support due to lack of access, despite being unwell for over 12 months.
Of our friends, family, and community is likely to have mental health issues in our lifetime.
The presence of depression/anxiety prospectively predicts the incidence of serious disorders like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and coronary artery disease. This makes the management of the chronic disorders challenging. As a result, mental illness not only aggravates any condition but consequently increases the mortality risks.
There are limited resources to access awareness platforms to understand symptoms of mental health disorders.
The stigma of receiving care and fear of being labelled a patient in society, at work, in our homes, and in communities.
Therapy is expensive. Also, the shortage of mental health professionals creates a 70% treatment gap across all mental health disorders.
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