Youth Mental Health and Digital Well-Being in Malaysia

This meeting report summarizes a multi-stakeholder consultation that convened key stakeholders from government, academia, and professional communities, including representatives from Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Digital, United Nations, non-governmental organisations, and mental health providers to discuss emerging trends, risk factors, service gaps, and priority concerns affecting Malaysian youth.

The discussion reviewed successful models and lessons from countries such as Cambodia and Vietnam on school based mental health (SBMH) approaches. The outcome of this meeting is a list of actionable priorities to build a national multistakeholder platform, including pilot programmes, research collaborations, policy recommendations, and funding opportunities.

The report synthesises these insights, highlighting key themes, promising practices, and areas for further action. It aims to contribute to an ongoing dialogue on how best to support the mental health of adolescent in Malaysia, ensuring that they are equipped not only to manage mental health difficulties but also to navigate digital spaces in ways that are safe, meaningful, and conducive to their overall wellbeing.