Mental health of students must be national priority, says Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: Mental health and emotional well-being among school students must be treated as a national priority alongside academic achievement, discipline and physical safety, says the Alliance for a Safe Community (Ikatan).
The Alliance for a Safe Community (Ikatan) has called for mental health and emotional well-being of students to be treated as a national priority in Malaysia, alongside academic achievement, discipline and physical safety. Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged schools to become safe environments where students feel protected, heard and able to seek help without fear of stigma or punishment.
He advocated for stronger school counselling services, regular mental health screening, training for teachers to recognise psychological distress, and stronger measures against bullying and cyberbullying. Lee also emphasized the need for collaboration between schools, parents, healthcare professionals and mental health literacy to be incorporated into education.
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