KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 - Malaysia's 2023 Youth Mental Health Index score stands at a moderate level of 71.91.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who is also the Chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Youth Development, said that the score reflects pressures particularly related to the environment, social support, and mental well-being

These issues, if not addressed, could lead to more serious mental health problems among Malaysian youth.

He said this after chairing the committee meeting at the Parliament building.

The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 makes an assessment based on seven domains.

Namely lifestyle, environment, individual personality, life experience, social support, stress management and healthy mind, and is supported by 28 indicators.