MARK SCHMEICHEL ANAK JUAN Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Raising awareness of mental health issues is essential for fostering compassion, preventing stigma, and supporting early intervention for mental health issues. Increasing awareness emphasises the value of getting support and treatment and assists people in identifying the warning signs and symptoms of mental health issues. It promotes a caring community that places equal importance on mental and physical health. Campaigns for awareness aim to remove obstacles to care, such as stigma and false information, and educate communities on the influence of mental health on general quality of life. In the end, mental health awareness initiatives improve outcomes for both individuals and communities by empowering people to take proactive measures in managing their mental health through the dissemination of information and the provision of services.