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To rid the stigma on suicide, we must decriminalise suicide, says Khairy

Published on 10 Oct 2021 8:28:24 PM

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the main issue about mental health is stigma, where those who sought help are often perceived by society as being crazy.

Khairy said we must get rid of this stigma. Mental health issues must be normalised so those in need can seek help, counselling and treatment.

He said this during the launch of the Mental Health Strategic Plan on Sunday (Oct 10) that was live-streamed on Facebook.

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