Depression Cases In Malaysia
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Depression cases in malaysia. In malaysia the prevalence of major depressive disorder was reported to be 5 6 and it was shown to be a powerful trigger of suicide among college students 16 17. According to who malaysia dedicates 1 5 of the health care budget on mental health or approximately rm 375 million. Depression will be the number one disability by 2030 and is expected to deplete workplace productivity. I will always remember williams as mork the lovable and endearing alien character he portrayed in the popular american sitcom mork and mindy 1978 82.
In northwest malaysia the prevalence of depression is approximately 48 8 among elderly 18. Workplace related depression cases on the rise in malaysia. According to the 2015 national health morbidity survey 29 of the malaysian population as a whole suffered from depression and anxiety disorder and mental illness is expected to be the second biggest health issue affecting malaysians after heart disease by 2020. Close to half a million people in malaysia have been found to be experiencing symptoms of depression according to the 2019 national health and morbidity survey nhms 2019.
The cost of depression vs. Depression is a debilitating illness and has become a leading cause of morbidity globally. We aim to summarise the evidence available in regard to the prevalence type of assessment tools used and treatment options for depression in malaysia. The cost for depression the government allocated rm 25 billion for health care in the 2017 budget.
Suicidal cases are quite common in malaysia the number of reported suicidal cases among students have been increasing over the years and the age of students who attempt to commit suicide is getting younger too. My heart sank when i read about the death of robin williams in 2014. Depression of clinical groups in malaysia ranged from 3 9 to 46 9. Currently cardiovascular disease is the number one disability decreasing the productivity of employees says malaysian mental health association deputy president datuk dr andrew.
Health ministry says brain chemistry imbalance mood regulation problems inability to handle life events genetics and prescription drugs can cause depression. Depression can happen to anyone at any age.