Mental health

The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 Study is a collaboration between the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia. It provides a helpful snapshot for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to understand the mental health landscape of Malaysian youth.…

The impact of COVID-19 on the population is widespread and the low socio-economic group had the worse impact. In Malaysia, this group includes those living in the People’s Housing Project (PPR). Adolescents living in PPR communities are some of the most vulnerable populations of adolescents in the urban setting, as they were already experiencing…

Introduction, How does a country adjust back to normalcy after years of lockdowns, SOPs and strict guidelines? UNICEF hopes to answer that question for everyone living in Malaysia. By partnering with the Ministry of Health, our campaign aims to help a smoother transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19. It is more than physical health. During the pandemic…, What can you expect?, Find health tips and lifestyle content geared towards people living in Malaysia; your insights, culture and habits, for a healthier, happier nation. This goes beyond masking up and getting booster shots, we’re talking about: eating and sleeping better, exercise tips, recipes to try, nutrition information and more!   Visit MOH's Website Blocks…, How can you be a part of #StrongerTogetherMalaysia?, Support us graphic You can join the campaign by posting your health journey with the #StrongerTogetherMalaysia tag on social media, and by sharing information from the page to your friends, families and followers. After all, if we share the good word and encourage each other to live a healthier lifestyle, we’ll be able to recover smoothly and…

PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA, 29 August 2022 - Ministry of Health with UNICEF today launched the Malaysia Country Report and Infographic 2022: Strengthening Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Systems and Services for Children and Adolescents in the East Asia and Pacific Region. The MHPSSS study was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of…

The mental health of children and adolescents aged 0–18 years is one of the most neglected health issues globally. Before COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of children and adolescents worldwide experienced poor mental health, with half of mental disorders beginning by age 14.1 In East Asia and the…

Miss the workshop? You can follow the lesson and benefit from the tips by downloading the presentation pack! •Apply a framework to manage your emotions •Identify things that are within your circle of control •Discuss strategies in face of setbacks and challenges in terms of emotion management October 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about the mental health of a generation of children. But the pandemic may represent the tip of a mental health iceberg – an iceberg we have ignored for far too long.  The State of the World’s Children 2021  examines child, adolescent and caregiver mental health. It focuses on risks and protective factors…

My heart is broken by the news about the 872 young people in Malaysia who took their lives from January 2019 up to May 2021 as reported by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Children between 15 -18 years old made up 51 per cent of the total 1,708 suicide cases recorded in that time period.   The COVID-19 pandemic and mitigation efforts such as the…

As Malaysia enters Total Lockdown on the 1 st of June, we need to support children and adolescents as they make their way through an uncertainty and isolation. It has been widely reported that according to police statistics, there were 266 cases of suicides and deaths between March 18 and October 30 of 2020. Of the cases reported, one in four was…

How can we use innovation and technology to create a safe and healthy living environment for all children in Malaysia? , UNICEF Malaysia is calling for innovative, creative and impactful solutions with game-changing models that will help address mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS), and access to a safe and clean environment for all children in Malaysia. Does your startup have the edge to tackle these issues in an inclusive and holistic manner? Do you…, About the Challenge, The MyUNICEF Impact Challenge is a UNICEF Malaysia initiative in collaboration with MaGIC’s Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA). The initiative aims at supporting startups and entrepreneurs that are actively innovating, with purposeful intent for positive impact around mental health and psychosocial support as well as and safe and clean…, The brass tacks, Why Join? , Being shortlisted presents evidence that you are solving a real problem innovatively and sustainably, in the views of international development organisations and industry experts.  Selected finalists can expect to receive a cash prize from a pool of RM50,000, mentorship hours and exclusive access to an impact-focused accelerator program curated by…, Who can join? , Startups or established ventures  A registered business entity in Malaysia with proven solutions and a track record of minimum 12 months. Young startups are particularly encouraged to participate!  Technology-based  Ideally incorporating the use of technology within the solution or the solution itself can be technology-based.  Solid human capacity…, Important dates , Key Dates Events 31 May 2021 Application Opens 8 June 2021 “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” Webinar #1 Click to Register Now 23​ June 2021 “Ask Me Anything (AMA)” Webinar #2 ​​4 July 2021​​ Application Closes ​​5 - ​​​​9 July 2021​ Application review and clarification process. 12 July 2021 Shortlisted applicants announced 19 July 2021 Virtual Pitch Day …, Frequently Asked Questions, To read a PDF of the full FAQs, please download here .  , The fine print, Participating in the challenge means you accept UNICEF's Privacy Policy . You can find details here and in our footer in the link 'Legal'. About SICA: Find out more on Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA) MaGIC's site .  To read the full Terms and Conditions, please download here . This Challenge is a collaboration between challenge logos