{"id":1603,"date":"2026-08-08T11:43:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/?page_id=1603"},"modified":"2026-08-08T11:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T03:52:14","slug":"diakonia-2026-vol-2-mental-health-workshop","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbsm.com.my\/index.php\/diakonia-2026-vol-2-mental-health-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Diakonia 2026 vol 2- Mental health Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mental Health Workshops for Teens<\/h4>

The silent crisis among Malaysian youth has reached alarming proportions [1]. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), at least one in four adolescents in Malaysia struggles with depression [1, 2], with suicidal ideation affecting over 13% of secondary school students [1, 3] and rates of anxiety and loneliness nearly doubling over the past decade [3, 4]. Behind these stark statistics are young people quietly wrestling with immense academic pressure, digital isolation, and overwhelming emotional distress [4, 5].<\/p>

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And so, we read headlines like these :<\/p>

Teen committed suicide after Instagram poll suspected depressed<\/a><\/p>

Depressed student allegedly commits suicide in Seremban, cites academic stress<\/a><\/p>

Two university students fall to death 14 hours apart at same condominium<\/em><\/a><\/p>

Over 500 suicide cases in five years put Penang among worst-affected states<\/a><\/p>

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When these crises spill over into our Christian communities, families often look to the Church for sanctuary and support [6]. Yet, most local churches remain ill-equipped to handle the complex realities of adolescent mental health [6]. Well-intentioned youth leaders and pastoral teams frequently lack basic psychological first-aid training, leading to responses that inadvertently over-spiritualize or minimize a teenager\u2019s pain [6, 7]. Equipping our churches with practical, trauma-informed workshops is no longer optional\u2014it is a vital ministry imperative [6, 7]. To offer true Christlike care, we must bridge the gap between biblical compassion and professional mental health support, transforming our youth ministries into safe, informed havens for healing [6, 7].<\/p>

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Help is at hand! Please scroll below to see a series of Workshops\u00a0 put together to educate all in pastoral and other counselling roles in churches has been put together by Datin Indranee Liew. Datin Indranee is \u00a0Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (UK), Qualified Teacher Status (UK). 36 years\u2019 experience as an educator, trainer and facilitator in Malaysia and England. Her approach is practical, compassionate and school-focused. She equips teachers with clear, usable strategies to recognise concerns early, respond calmly and support students with confidence. Her workshops are interactive and grounded in real school situations, helping participants translate learning into everyday classroom practice.<\/p>

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References<\/strong><\/p>

\u00a0<\/strong>1. Institute for Public Health (IKU), Ministry of Health Malaysia.<\/strong> (2023).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022: Adolescent Health Survey (AHS) Fact Sheet.<\/em><\/p>

2. CodeBlue \/ Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.<\/strong> (2023).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Attempted Suicide Rate Rises To 10% Among Malaysian Teens: NHMS Survey.<\/em><\/p>

3. Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) & UNICEF Malaysia.<\/strong> (2024).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 (MyMHI’23).<\/em><\/p>

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Facts And Figures on Malaysian Youth Mental Health.<\/em> CodeBlue.<\/span><\/p>

5.\u00a0 <\/strong>UNICEF Malaysia.<\/strong> (2023).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Adolescent Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Country Assessment Report.<\/em><\/p>

6. Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association (MIASA) Malaysia.<\/strong> (2023).<\/p>

Community & Faith-Based Mental Health Literacy Report.<\/em><\/p>

7. World Health Organization (WHO) & Ministry of Health Malaysia.<\/strong> (2022).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

Guidance on Community-Based Mental Health Services and Peer-Led Support.<\/em><\/p>

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