Infant mental health in Malaysia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11277178 |
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| Authors | Hasnah Toran (National University of Malaysia), Jane Squires (0000-0002-3299-8704, corresponding author), Karen A Lawrence (0000-0002-7235-5594), Karen Lawrence |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 263-275 |
| Publication date | 2011-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Infant Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9641 • E-ISSN: 1097-0355 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/imhj.20294 |
| PMID | 28543026 |
| OpenAlex | W1983795588 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
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
Infant mental health · Mental health · Mental health law · Middle Eastern Mental Health Issues & Syndromes · Psychiatry · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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