The Ministry of Education in Malaysia has implemented a Mental Health Screening program aimed at identifying emotional challenges among students from Year 5 to Form 6. The initiative includes immediate support for those showing early signs of depression, and provides resources for parents and guardians to support their children's mental well-being.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has introduced Mental Health Screening as an early detection tool to identify students with emotional challenges . Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education , explained that the annual screening is conducted for all students in Year 5 to Form 6, and those with severe issues are screened twice a year.
Students showing early signs of depression receive immediate support through focused interventions using the Mental Health Module, the Mental Health Intervention Programme (PRISMA), and the Adolescent Mental Health Module. These modules teach stress management and problem-solving skills, and how to regulate emotions effectively. In response to a UNICEF report showing that 12.3 percent of teenagers aged 15 to 17 in People's Housing Projects in the Klang Valley are at risk of mental health issues and suicide, Wong stated that the MOE provides psycho-educational resources through infographics, short videos, the mental health website, and self-wellness guides across various social media platforms. For students with severe or very severe depression, schools will arrange consultation sessions with parents or guardians before referring them for treatment with medical specialists
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