Syed Saddiq concerned about general state of youth mental health

atu Kawah, Sarawak.

"More important is to jump start a national discussion so that we can collectively resolve the issue," he told reporters after attending the National Youth Day 2019 celebration here on Wednesday . "It is not just about suicide – mental health affects the quality of life and health of our youth," he said.

Malaysian Psychiatric Association patron Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye was among those calling for more to be done to address mental health issues.

we need new industries thay give them hope and job ... not clusters of low value factories.

concern..prihatin..kesian..simpati..ayat ayat mcm je depa tau nak kata..tapi nak buat apa tak ada..bila nak buat kata tak ada duit..

Lets have a continous programs and activities on social issue.

So what u going to do about it? Hannah Yeoh has done a good job on this, where were u? U have the authority to do something, do it!

This month is mental health month. The biggest problem that patients have is stigma, so they refuse to seek help.

This issue has to be tackled aptly.

the only thing that make mental health problem..is the thing we are using right now..

Concerned...then draft action items n get it done.

Don't be concerned on that. Our youth are doing alright, I like you SS but back in my days we don't need nannies. We can enjoy psytrance without being judged. What you should be concerned with are the segmental infatuation on KPop. Which you've encouraged.

Bai

SyedSaddiq Music should be taught again in secondary school .

Firstly, can TM give simpler numbers to Befrienders free of charge. A toll free number perhaps. In recognition of their role to help the depressed and suicidal. And hv an apps where one can press a big red button. Within 2 hours, some one qualified should call. Make easy for help

we cannot be sheltered from how the world is anymore. we need to empower ourselves mentally to be resilient to the ways of the world instead.

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