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Infant mental health in Malaysia
Author(s) -
Toran Hasnah,
Squires Jane,
Lawrence Karen
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
infant mental health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.693
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1097-0355
pISSN - 0163-9641
DOI - 10.1002/imhj.20294
Subject(s) - mental health , government (linguistics) , middle eastern mental health issues & syndromes , infant mental health , psychology , mental health law , nursing , medicine , psychiatry , linguistics , philosophy
The Infant Mental Health system in Malaysia is described, beginning with cultural and religious practices that influence mental health practices. Second, a description of the Malaysian mental health system, including historical influences, is given. Third, policy and services for young children with mental health problems are described. Finally, recommendations for future steps for developing an effective infant mental health system are presented, including the development of infant mental health policies by the government, increased personnel training, increased community mental health resources, integration of culture into the mental health system, and finally, development of appropriate screening and assessment instruments and systems.