Why it matters

How common depression is at different ages in Malaysia. The yellow mark is the average for all adults, 4.6%.

16–19

7.9%

20–29

7.6%

30–39

4.1%

40–49

3.1%

50–59

2.4%

60+

3.1%

2×more adults living with depression in 2023 than in 2019

1 in 2people living with depression had thoughts of self-harm or suicide

1 in 3young people reach out for professional support

If any of this feels close to home, support is available any time.

NHMS 2023 (Institute for Public Health, 2024); Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 (IYRES and UNICEF).

What gets in the way

Reaching out can feel hard, for many understandable reasons. Tap one to see it in a different light.