Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye opens the Confucius Teaching Cultural Exhibition at Sekolah Menengah Poi Lam in Ipoh May 23, 2019. — Bernama pic
“Consultation can come to hundreds . Just sitting there and discussing with psychiatrist specialists,” he told reporters today after opening the Confucius Teaching Cultural Exhibition held at Sekolah Menengah Poi Lam . Dr Lee, however, noted that insurance was a business proposal that comes under the purview of Bank Negara Malaysia.
On a separate matter, Dr Lee said the ministry is working with the Education Ministry and the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to counter mental health issues among teenagers in the country.“According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017, 17.7 percent of females and 18.9 percent of males aged between 13 and 17 reported they are feeling depressed while 42.3 percent females and 37.1 percent males reported feeling anxious,” he said.
Why not look at the source & causes of mental illness? Your suggestions only benefits the insurance companies, but not the sufferer.
Psoriasis should be covered. So as acute depression and auto-immune diseases.
Many are mentally sick without knowing it. Have proper mental health care. Subject still a taboo here.
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