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Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Over 1,000 secondary students in Selangor at high risk of depression
The students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire, making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. 07 Jul 2025 02:18pm Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin - BERNAMA FILE PIX SHAH ALAM - A total of 1,020 out of 36,428 secondary school students in Selangor have shown early signs of being at high risk for depression, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behavior among students remains under control. "To address mental health concerns, intervention programmes have been implemented and expanded to primary schools, especially for Year 5 and Year 6 students. The goal is to raise early awareness about mental health and build emotional resilience," she said. Photo for illustration purposes only. The interventions focus on emotional and behavioral development, early prevention activities and capacity-building for school guidance and counselling teachers. These include workshops on mental health strategies such as relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, physical activities, as well as shoulder and neck massages. Jamaliah was responding to a question from Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH-Port Klang), who had asked what immediate measures were being taken by the Selangor Education Department (JPN) to address depression and anxiety among students in the 2024/2025 session. She added that, in addition to general interventions, Selangor JPN is also running the Healthy Mind programme along with specialised modules. These cover counseling sessions, emotional awareness, coping skills, 10B stress management, breathing techniques, mindfulness, anger management, problem-solving, positive thinking, and effective communication. "These initiatives serve as early preventive measures and aim to strengthen students' mental well-being from the primary level," she said. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
07-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Over 1,000 secondary students in Selangor at high risk of depression
SHAH ALAM: A total of 1,020 out of 36,428 secondary school students in Selangor have shown early signs of being at high risk for depression, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), representing 2.8 per cent of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behaviour among students remains under control. "To address mental health concerns, intervention programmes have been implemented and expanded to primary schools, especially for Year 5 and Year 6 students. The goal is to raise early awareness about mental health and build emotional resilience," she said. The interventions focus on emotional and behavioural development, early prevention activities, and capacity-building for school guidance and counselling teachers. These include workshops on mental health strategies such as relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, physical activities, as well as shoulder and neck massages. Jamaliah was responding to a question from Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH–Port Klang), who had asked what immediate measures were being taken by the state Education Department (JPN) to address depression and anxiety among students in the 2024/2025 session. She added that, in addition to general interventions, Selangor JPN is also running the Healthy Mind programme along with specialised modules. These cover counselling sessions, emotional awareness, coping skills, 10B stress management, breathing techniques, mindfulness, anger management, problem-solving, positive thinking, and effective communication. "These initiatives serve as early preventive measures and aim to strengthen students' mental well-being from the primary level," she said. – BERNAMA
The Star
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Over 1,000 secondary students in Selangor at high risk of depression, says exco
SHAH ALAM: A total of 1,020 out of 36,428 secondary school students in Selangor have shown early signs of being at high risk for depression, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told on Monday (July 7). State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), making up 2.8% of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behavior among students remains under control. "To address mental health concerns, intervention programmes have been implemented and expanded to primary schools, especially for Year 5 and Year 6 students. The goal is to raise early awareness about mental health and build emotional resilience," she said. The interventions focus on emotional and behavioral development, early prevention activities, and capacity-building for school guidance and counselling teachers. These include workshops on mental health strategies such as relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, physical activities, as well as shoulder and neck massages. Jamaliah was responding to a question from Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH-Port Klang), who had asked what immediate measures were being taken by the Selangor Education Department (JPN) to address depression and anxiety among students in the 2024/2025 session. She added that, in addition to general interventions, Selangor JPN is also running the Healthy Mind programme along with specialised modules. These cover counseling sessions, emotional awareness, coping skills, 10B stress management, breathing techniques, mindfulness, anger management, problem-solving, positive thinking, and effective communication. "These initiatives serve as early preventive measures and aim to strengthen students' mental well-being from the primary level," she said. - Bernama
Barnama
07-07-2025
- Health
- Barnama
Over 1,000 Secondary Students In Selangor At High Risk Of Depression
SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,020 out of 36,428 secondary school students in Selangor have shown early signs of being at high risk for depression, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman, Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the students were identified through the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), making up 2.8 per cent of those screened. She said the findings, based on the Minda Sihat (Healthy Mind) Mental Health Screening Analysis for the 2024/2025 school session, indicated that overall psychosocial behavior among students remains under control. 'To address mental health concerns, intervention programmes have been implemented and expanded to primary schools, especially for Year 5 and Year 6 students. The goal is to raise early awareness about mental health and build emotional resilience,' she said. The interventions focus on emotional and behavioral development, early prevention activities, and capacity-building for school guidance and counselling teachers. These include workshops on mental health strategies such as relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, physical activities, as well as shoulder and neck massages. Jamaliah was responding to a question from Azmizam Zaman Huri (PH–Port Klang), who had asked what immediate measures were being taken by the Selangor Education Department (JPN) to address depression and anxiety among students in the 2024/2025 session. She added that, in addition to general interventions, Selangor JPN is also running the Healthy Mind programme along with specialised modules. These cover counseling sessions, emotional awareness, coping skills, 10B stress management, breathing techniques, mindfulness, anger management, problem-solving, positive thinking, and effective communication. 'These initiatives serve as early preventive measures and aim to strengthen students' mental well-being from the primary level,' she said.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Don't wait until it's too late
Healthy habits: Dzulkefly encouraging people to get their health screenings at the Paroi constituency's Healthy Minds Prosperous Community Carnival at Masjid Kariah in Taman Bandar Senawang, Negri Sembilan. — Bernama SEREMBAN: The relatively low level of health literacy among some Malaysians is one of the key reasons they avoid regular health screenings, including for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer and mental health, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said most people only seek treatment once a disease has been identified or has progressed to a more serious stage, rather than going for early check-ups. That is why, he said, it is important for the public to take care of their health and that of their family members by undergoing health screenings, followed by appropriate interventions and treatment. 'This is why the Health Ministry, under the National Health Screening Initiative, emphasises screenings not only for NCDs but also for cancer and mental health,' he told reporters after opening the Paroi constituency's Healthy Mind, Prosperous Community Carnival here yesterday. Also present was Negri Sembilan Health Department director Dr Zuraida Mohamed. Citing the latest National Health and Morbidity Survey, Dzulkefly said that one in three adult Malaysians suffers from high blood pressure, one in three has high cholesterol and one in six has diabetes, with 50% facing obesity. 'That is why I want to see greater awareness of the importance of health screenings. I hope these efforts are well received by the people. 'We have initiatives like Peka B40, Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara and services at district health offices,' he said, Bernama reported. Meanwhile, Dzulkefly said that Covid-19 cases in the country remain under control and below the national alert level, with an average of 600 cases per week. The Health Ministry, he added, will continue to monitor the situation. When asked about the need for Malaysians to get an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine following a rise in cases in a neighbouring country, he said there is no need to make it mandatory at this time, but advised the public to continue observing preventive measures.
