Issues and Challenges of Mental Health in Malaysia
Journal Title: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 12
Abstract
Mental health disorder is no crime. It needs treatment, not stigma it’s a global alarming where the number of people who suffering with mental health illness keep increasing. Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide. Mental health illness is a major community health concern where depression and anxiety name as the two most common mental illness. Furthermore, depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Mental disorders represent a major contributor to disease burden worldwide it also affects to the economic burden. Most people have bad stigma towards this issue. Mental health conditions are treatable. Nevertheless, mental illness can affect anyone regardless of the age, income, social status, race ethnicity, religion/spirituality, background or anything others aspect of culture. The issues and challenge of mental health in Malaysia is explored as to give a big picture of the current situation that happen today. Therefore, it raises the question on how the mental health issues can solve as to reduce the statistic and improve their quality of life. In this paper, a case study was conducted to gather insights from community their understanding regarding the issues and challenges of mental health in Malaysia.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohd Faizul bin Hassan, Naffisah Mohd Hassan, Erne Suzila Kassim, Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah
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