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Youth Mental Health Matters
Mental health is something we all deal with, and for young people, especially those with disabilities, it can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. That’s why the ‘Love Yourself’ campaign is here—to remind you that your mental health matters. This youth-led initiative, supported by UNICEF Malaysia, is all about cr...
Report
Mei and Friends
13- year old Mei and her friends Yasmin, Muthu and Amin are navigating the ups and downs of their first year as official “teens”.Nicknamed “Magnificent Mei” by her grandmother, Mei doesn’t always feel magnificent these days. Living in a world with many twists and turns, Mei and her friends must learn how to deal w...
Article
Bermain Memperkasakan Kesihatan Mental Kanak-Kanak
Cara kanak-kanak kecil belajar dan memahami dunia sekeliling mereka adalah melalui permainan. Dalam mereka berseronok, kanak-kanak turut membangunkan bahagian penting dalam perkembangan mereka seperti pembinaan kemahiran motor, kognitif, sosial dan emosi. Bahkan, daya permainan melangkaui pembelajaran awal: permai...
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Mental health and well-being
Our mental health is a fundamental part to our overall health and well-being. As a parent, you play a huge role in supporting your child's mental well-being. Nurturing and loving care build a strong foundation, helping your child to develop the social and emotional skills they need to lead a happy, healthy and ful...
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Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023
The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 Study is a collaboration between the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia.It provides a helpful snapshot for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to understand the mental heal...
Flagship report
Contributing Factors To Psychological Distress, Coping Strategies, and Help-seeking Behaviours
The impact of COVID-19 on the population is widespread and the low socio-economic group had the worse impact. In Malaysia, this group includes those living in the People’s Housing Project (PPR). Adolescents living in PPR communities are some of the most vulnerable populations of adolescents in the urban setting, a...
Campaign
#StrongerTogetherMalaysia
Introduction, How does a country adjust back to normalcy after years of lockdowns, SOPs and strict guidelines? UNICEF hopes to answer that question for everyone living in Malaysia. By partnering with the Ministry of Health, our campaign aims to help a smoother transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19. It is mor...
Statement
MOH and UNICEF calling for stakeholders action on Children’s Mental Health
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA, 29 August 2022, - Ministry of Health with UNICEF today launched the Malaysia Country Report and Infographic 2022: Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Systems and Services for Children and Adolescents in the East Asia and Pacific Region. The MHPSSS study was a collabor...
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Strengthening mental health & psychosocial support systems & services
The mental health of children and adolescents aged 0–18 years is one of the most neglected health issues globally. Before COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of children and adolescents worldwide experienced poor mental health, with half of mental disorders beginning by a...
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Managing Your Emotions & Stress
Miss the workshop? You can follow the lesson and benefit from the tips by downloading the presentation pack! •Apply a framework to manage your emotions •Identify things that are within your circle of control •Discuss strategies in face of setbacks and challenges in terms of emotion management
Flagship report
The State of the World's Children 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long. The State of the World’s Children 2021 examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses o...
Statement
Statement on deaths by suicide among children
My heart is broken by the news about the 872 young people in Malaysia who took their lives from January 2019 up to May 2021 as reported by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Children between 15 -18 years old made up 51 per cent of the total 1,708 suicide cases recorded in that time period. The COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation efforts such as the…