Understanding Mental Health in the Malay-Muslim Community

In recent years, public discourses on topics related to mental health have become increasingly popular within Singapore society and the local Malay-Muslim community. However, such increases have not lessened the stigmatisation and discrimination towards people with mental illnesses. A study conducted in 2016 revealed that Malays had higher prejudice and misconception towards mental illness but also noted that they also have greater tolerance for individuals with mental health issues.[1] Another study published in the same year also found that the Malay community’s knowledge of mental health is still lacking and […]

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