MCA: Empathise with those battling mental health woes


Ivonne Low Yi Wen

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians should show more empathy to people struggling with mental health issues and stop looking down on them, says MCA Beliawanis.Its chief Ivonne Low Yi Wen said the stigma faced by these sufferers made them feel ashamed to seek professional help.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the people’s mental health and the recent number of suicide deaths is worrying.

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