Queen concerned over worsening mental health issues among children, teens

Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia is concerned about worsening mental health issues among children and adolescents, leading to loss of life.

The Queen has prompted Istana Negara to discuss initiatives to improve complaint and counselling systems for youth mental health.

Multiple government agencies and counselling associations are involved in efforts to strengthen support and awareness for young people's mental health.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has expressed concern over the worsening mental health issues among children and adolescents, which have led to loss of life.

The Queen’s concern for young people’s mental and emotional well-being has prompted Istana Negara to take proactive measures, including discussions on initiatives to develop and enhance complaint and counselling systems, according to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page today.

This effort is specifically aimed at helping teens facing emotional distress, mental health problems and various life challenges.

Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini led the discussion, which brought together several government agencies, including the Education Ministry, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, the Communications Ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.

“The discussion focused on strengthening accessible, safe and effective complaint and support channels, while improving the support available to students who require assistance,” the post said.

Persatuan Kaunseling Malaysia (Perkama International), an official association for the counseling profession and practice, will also work closely with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to involve counsellors registered with and trained by the Malaysian Board of Counsellors.

In the post, the Queen said the mental health of children and adolescents must be prioritised because they need to know that they are loved.

“It is our collective responsibility, regardless of our rank, position or occupation, to safeguard their physical and mental health and pay attention to their emotional well-being, whether at home or at school.

“Awareness of the importance of mental health must continue to be raised so that signs of emotional distress can be identified early and appropriate assistance provided,” Her Majesty said. — Bernama

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马来西亚王后扎丽特·索菲亚对儿童和青少年日益恶化的心理健康问题表示担忧，认为这会导致生命损失。

女王已敦促国家皇宫讨论改善青少年心理健康投诉和咨询系统的举措。

多个政府机构和咨询协会参与到加强对青少年心理健康的支持和意识的行动中。

吉隆坡，10月23日讯——马来西亚王后拉惹扎丽特·索菲亚对儿童和青少年日益恶化的心理健康问题表示关切，这些问题已导致人员伤亡。

据苏丹易卜拉欣·苏丹·伊斯坎达尔今天在其官方脸书页面上发布的消息，女王对年轻人的心理和情感健康表示关切，促使国家皇宫采取积极措施，包括讨论制定和完善投诉和咨询制度的举措。

这项工作旨在帮助面临情绪困扰、心理健康问题和各种生活挑战的青少年。

国家皇宫大侍从官拿督阿祖安·埃芬迪·扎伊拉基特奈尼主持了此次讨论，参与讨论的政府机构包括教育部、妇女、家庭及社区发展部、通讯部、马来西亚皇家警察和马来西亚通讯及多媒体委员会。

帖子中写道：“讨论的重点是加强便捷、安全和有效的投诉和支持渠道，同时改善为需要帮助的学生提供的支持。”

马来西亚咨询师协会（Perkama International）是咨询行业和实践的官方协会，也将与妇女、家庭和社区发展部密切合作，让在马来西亚咨询师委员会注册和接受培训的咨询师参与其中。

女王在帖子中表示，必须优先考虑儿童和青少年的心理健康，因为他们需要知道自己是被爱的。

“无论我们的级别、职位或职业如何，我们都有责任保障他们的身心健康，关注他们的情绪健康，无论是在家还是在学校。

“必须继续提高公众对心理健康重要性的认识，以便及早发现情绪困扰的迹象并提供适当的帮助，”女王陛下说。——马新社

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