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Mental Health Policy - A Luxury Item?

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Founder, RELATE Malaysia

20-Feb-20 07:15

Mental Health Policy - A Luxury Item?

Mental health issues don't just impact individuals on a personal basis, but also exact a toll on the country's economy. On the back of a study by NGO RELATE Mental Health Malaysia, which found that mental health issues in the workplace cost around RM14.5 billion in 2018, we speak to Dr. Chua Sook Ning, founder of RELATE Malaysia, for more insight.

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Wong Shou Ning, Roshan Kanesan


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