9 July 2024
The earlier they got a smartphone in childhood, the more likely people are to have mental health issues as young adults.
Tag: youths
3 July 2024
While case numbers are small, there is a chance many suicides go unreported, known as the “iceberg phenomenon”.
2 July 2024
A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions.
1 July 2024
The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students taking extreme steps such as taking their lives.
23 April 2024
The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 overall rating was 71.9 from 6,000 participants, showing moderate risk. Data points to lack of support in environment, social circles, and mental wellness, with prevalent anxiety and depression among local youth.
12 April 2024
Increasing use of social media and smartphones often cops the blame for an increase in youth mental health issues, but the reality is not so simple.
11 October 2023
Parent groups and a PIBG demand passage of the tobacco bill with GEG to combat youth vaping. They also say MOE shouldn't just focus on punishment, as nicotine is very addictive, but other agencies should ensure vape isn't easily accessible outside school.
10 October 2023
Australian youth confront significant mental health concerns, marked by gender-based disparities in conditions and help-seeking.
9 October 2023
There is plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of the Global South.
6 October 2023
Our young people are getting a dose of social media-driven eco-anxiety over the environment. There are ways we can help them beat it.