Top Reasons Why 10% of Malaysians Will Have Mental Problems by 2020
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By Mei Mei Chu — 11 Oct 2013, 04:40 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Health Ministry projects that 10% of Malaysians will suffer from mental illness by year 2020
About 10 per cent of Malaysia's population is projected to experience mental illness by 2020.
Health Ministry projects that 10% of Malaysians will suffer from mental illness by year 2020
Image via tvo.orgLoneliness and financial problems are among the causes for mental problems, says Deputy director-general of Health
Deputy director-general of Health (Public Health), Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman said the increase in the number of people aged 50 years and above had implications on the healthcare system with regard to mental and physical health.
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Deputy director-general of Health says among the cause of mental problems people aged 50 and above includes loneliness and financial problems
Image via puravidabracelets.com“This group will face declining health due to chronic diseases, loneliness due to isolation from family and society, lack of interest due to job loss, and financial problems due to the high cost of living.”
World Health Organisation predicts that the top two illness to affect people aged 50 and above is ischemic heart disease and depression
World Health Organisation predicted the top two illness to affect people aged 50 and above is ischemic heart disease and depression
Image via dakotadragondefense.comDr Lokman Hakim said the World Health Organisation predicted that depression, a mental illness, would take second spot affecting this group (aged 50 and above) after ischemic heart disease.
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The government, community and family units can help maintain the mental health of those aged 50 and above
Government, community and family can help maintain the mental health of those aged 50 and above
Image via rackcdn.comHe said the government, family and community must play a role in maintaining the mental health of this group by supporting them positively in preparing for old age.
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“Generally, those aged 50 and above will experience emotional, personality and character change, and decline in mind functioning.
“These changes need to be given appropriate attention to help them maintain a good mental health level,” he said.
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The Health Ministry is expected to improve treatment and care for psychiatric patients in government hospitals and clinics
Dr Lokman Hakim said the Health Ministry would enhance the care, treatment and rehabilitation systems for psychiatric patients through the services available at the hospitals and clinics.
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“There are now 252 psychiatrists and 80 clinical psychologists, besides 228 family medical specialists at the health clinics to detect and treat patients with mental disturbance or mental illness,” he said.
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