Mentari Program Helps 76 Percent of Psychiatric Patients Return to Work
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has reported a major success in its efforts to assist mental health patients in the country. A total of 76 percent of psychiatric patients who participated in rehabilitation programs have successfully returned to work and are contributing to the national economy.
This success was achieved through a program known as Mentari. This program is specifically designed to provide support to individuals experiencing mental health issues so that they can lead better, more independent daily lives.
Through the Mentari program, patients receive skills training and career guidance tailored to their health status. This approach helps reduce social stigma against mental health patients and provides them with the opportunity to build stable careers.
This effort demonstrates the government's commitment to ensuring that psychiatric patients are not marginalized from the job market. With the right support, they have proven capable of performing tasks effectively and becoming productive members of society.
Overall, this program is a significant step in improving the quality of life for mental health patients in Malaysia. The MOH hopes that more employers will continue to provide support to patients who have recovered to return to the workforce.