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Mental health in Malaysia

A 2015 survey indicated that almost 40% of Kuala Lumpur's residents met the criteria for a mental disorder[1]

Mental health in Malaysia encompasses the prevalence, social and economic burden, and treatment of mental health disorders in Malaysia.

Studies have indicated a high prevalence of mental disorders among adolescents and adults in Malaysia.[2] For example, a 2015 survey indicated that almost 40% of adults in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur met the criteria for a mental disorder.[3] Furthermore, the prevalence of mental disorders among the Malaysian population was found to have increased three-fold between 1996 and 2015.[3] This has been attributed to rapid cultural and lifestyle changes, which has led to an increased level of perceived stress among Malaysia's population.[2]

  1. ^ "National Health & Morbidity Survey 2015. Volume II: Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems" (PDF). Ministry of Health Malaysia. 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b Raaj, Shaeraine; Navanathan, Sujesha; Tharmaselan, Myelone; Lally, John (November 2021). "Mental disorders in Malaysia: an increase in lifetime prevalence". BJPsych International. 18 (4): 97–99. doi:10.1192/bji.2021.4. ISSN 2056-4740. PMC 8554924. PMID 34747937.
  3. ^ a b "National Health & Morbidity Survey 2015. Volume II: Non-Communicable Diseases, Risk Factors & Other Health Problems" (PDF). Ministry of Health Malaysia. 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2024.

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