Together We Create Mental Health Awareness
In today's fast-paced business world, do we truly take care of our mental well-being ? Mental health is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make a decision, build relationships and shape our world. Good mental health allows us to lead fulfilling lives, cope with the daily stresses of life, and contribute to society. The mental health issues has been ubiquitous over the years, especially among the adolescent in Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of mental disorders in Malaysia is estimated to be around 29% . In addition, suicide rates in Malaysia have been on the rise, with an estimated 7 people taking their own lives every day. Depression and anxiety are the most common mental illnesses in Malaysia, with around 4% of the population suffering from depression and 3.5% suffering from anxiety. Raising awareness reduces the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnes...