6 In 10 Malaysian Youths Experience Mild To Severe Depressive Symptoms, Says Survey

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The survey was conducted from October to November 2022 and March to April 2023 involving 5,867 respondents.

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In 2022, the report stated that 6 out of 10 youths aged 15 to 40 years old experience mild to severe depressive symptoms, 3 out of 10 have moderate to severe anxiety symptoms, and 1 out of 10 experience high stress. Credit must be given to the youths because the report found that many young people are trying to maintain a relatively balanced lifestyle to improve their mental health.

When it comes to ethnicity, the Orang Asli scored the lowest in mental health at 62.48. This is followed by Indians , Others , Bumiputera Sabah , Malay , Chinese and Bumiputera Sarawak . Having multi-use community centres that serve as hubs for mental health programmes, indoor and outdoor activities, and cultural events can help foster a sense of community and belonging.

 

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