00:00About 29.5% of teenagers aged 13 to 19 in Kelantan recorded moderate to severe depression symptoms during a
00:09mental health screening in 2025.
00:12Kelantan Local Government Housing, Health and Environment Committee Chairman Hilmi Abdullah said adults aged 20 to 39 recorded the highest
00:21rate of moderate to severe anxiety symptoms at 47%.
00:26He noted that the findings showed that young people needed special attention through promotional approaches, early detection, early intervention and
00:36continuous psychosocial support.
00:38Hilmi gave the figures in response to a question from Kota Lama Assemblyman Hafidza Moustakim on the mental health status
00:45of Kelantan youth during the State Assembly sitting today.
00:49He said various programs were being implemented across the state.
00:53The programs include the Minda Sajatra Community Program, Suicide Prevention Training, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services, as well as
01:03Rehabilitation Programs.
01:05Hilmi stated that each district had 2K Mindset localities, with 164 volunteers involved statewide.
01:13A special module on adolescent and youth mental health had also been developed using interactive approaches, such as gamification.
01:22Hilmi added that 15 MHPSS psychosocial lines had been provided to give the public quicker access to psychological support, advice
01:32and early help.
01:33The State Health Department has also introduced the online Minda Sehat screening platform, allowing the public to conduct self-screening,
01:41receive results immediately and access information on available health channels.
01:46Panyu Jojo, FMT.
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