Sports and mental health in Malaysia: an emerging focus

Eugene Koh Boon Yau and Tze, Nicholas Ping Pang and Mohd Amiruddin Mohd Kassim and Rebecca Sook Kwan Wong (2025) Sports and mental health in Malaysia: an emerging focus. Sports Psychiatry, 4. pp. 1-3.

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Abstract

Since its independence in 1957, Malaysia has garnered varying degrees of success in multiple sports, notably but not limited to squash, badminton, swimming, sepak takraw, and field hockey. In recent years, the intersection of sports and mental health has garnered increased attention globally, including in Malaysia. This growing focus reflects a broader recognition of the critical role mental health plays in the overall well-being and performance of athletes [1]. Only recently has there been more attention drawn to the instrumental role of psychiatry and psychiatrists together with the allied health professionals that constitute the profession, both in remediating mental health issues, and in promoting overall wellness and as a branch of lifestyle medicine. This has culminated in the completion of training of the first two qualified psychiatrists with a certificate of additional training in sports psychiatry. This discussion explores various initiatives, current services, research advancements, and recommendations to further promote mental health in sports within the Malaysian context.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Sports, Mental health, Malaysia
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557-1198.995 Sports R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA421-790.95 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive medicine > RA790-790.95 Mental health. Mental illness prevention
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2025 15:53
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2025 15:53
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43633

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