Challenges and Opportunities in Getting Treatment for Mental Health Related Issues in Sarawak

Grace, Anding and Samsiah, Jayos (2022) Challenges and Opportunities in Getting Treatment for Mental Health Related Issues in Sarawak. In: INTERNATIONAL COUNSELING CONVENTION 2022, 1st-4th November 2022, Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching Sarawak.

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Abstract

Living with a mental health condition can be manageable with early intervention and consistent treatment. For most people, it is not easy to admit that their mental health needs treatment. Keeping to therapy appointments to learn strategies to cope with mental health conditions can be tough. Many people with mental health related issues do not get the treatment they deserve because they are aware of the negative mindset of society about mental health. In Malaysia, mental health services are relatively new compared to the other developed countries and are lacking in many ways. This study was conducted by interviewing four participants to understand their experiences in getting treatment for their mental health conditions. Firstly, this research identified the challenges to getting proper mental health treatments. Secondly, this research explored the opportunities to get the treatment they needed. Lastly, this research also proposed further exploration on the challenges for people in rural Sarawak to get proper treatment for their mental health. Through the in-depth interview, it was learned that stigma was still very much present in our society. It is hoped that the findings will bring new information regarding mental health treatment in the urban area of Sarawak.

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