The factors contributing to mental health problems among children and teenagers include economic pressure, cramped living conditions and peer pressure. theSun theSundaily mentalhealth study suicide Malaysia
: A total of 13.4 per cent of children and teenagers living in People’s Housing Projects in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, have thoughts of suicide or hurting themselves due to the pressures of life, according to a study.
He said the factors contributing to mental health problems among children and teenagers include economic pressure, cramped living conditions and peer pressure. Elaborating, Lukanisman said the study’s qualitative findings also showed that most teenagers experiencing emotional problems deal with stress in unhealthy ways, such as by smoking and consuming illegal substances.
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