Mental health in Malaysia

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

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