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Accessibility And Challenges To Mental Health Services For School-going Children In Malaysia From Stakeholders’ Perspectives

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dc.contributor.authorTengku Mohd Tengku Amatullah Madeehah
dc.contributor.authorAbang Abdullah Khadijah Hasanah
dc.contributor.authorZulkifli, Syara Shazanna
dc.contributor.authorSanip, Suhaila
dc.contributor.authorChoo, Wan Yuen
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-16T06:27:39Z
dc.date.available2024-06-16T06:27:39Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.date.submitted2024-1-29
dc.descriptionMalaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, Volume 23 Issue 3 Page (112–118)
dc.description.abstractThe prevalence of mental health issues among children and adolescents in Malaysia is a growing concern, amplified by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper investigates the avenues through which school-going children and adolescents access public mental health services in Malaysia, the challenges associated with accessing these services and offers recommendations for enhancement. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight stakeholders in the mental health and education sectors, encompassing school counsellors, a family medicine specialist, representatives from the Ministry of Education, and NGO representatives. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse the interview transcripts. Three primary pathways for accessing mental health services were identified: (1) through schools, where counsellors play a key role in initial screening and referrals; (2) via NGOs, which provide support, therapy, and intervention programs; and (3) directly through public health services, including clinics and hospitals. Challenges in accessing these services include trust issues, limited parental awareness, overburdened school counsellors, and stigma. The provision of multiple pathways empowers school children and adolescents to select the most suitable route for seeking help. To address challenges, recommendations include teacher training in basic counselling, regular counsellor training, parental education, awareness campaigns, and the establishment of an efficient referral system with community involvement. Enhancing access to mental health services for school-going children and adolescents in Malaysia necessitates addressing trust issues, raising awareness, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Policy reforms and resource allocation are imperative to ensure effective mental health support for this vulnerable population.
dc.identifier.citationTengku Amatullah Madeehah Tengku Mohd, Khadijah Hasanah Abang Abdullah, Syara Shazanna Zulkifli, Suhaila Sanip, Choo, Wan Yuen (2023). ACCESSIBILITY AND CHALLENGES TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA FROM STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVES. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 23(3), 112–118. Retrieved from https://mjphm.org/index.php/mjphm/article/view/2004
dc.identifier.doihttps://mjphm.org/index.php/mjphm/article/view/2004
dc.identifier.epage118
dc.identifier.issn1675-0306
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.other1391-15
dc.identifier.spage112
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/19303
dc.identifier.volume23
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherMalaysian Public Health Physician's Association
dc.relation.ispartofMalaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
dc.relation.issn2590-3829
dc.relation.journalMalaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine
dc.subjectMental Health Services
dc.subjectSchool-Going
dc.subjectChildren
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectPathway.
dc.titleAccessibility And Challenges To Mental Health Services For School-going Children In Malaysia From Stakeholders’ Perspectives
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oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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