World Mental Health Day: Ireland, Malaysia urge people to seek support
Officials in Ireland and Malaysia marked World Mental Health Day with calls for people to seek support, while coverage elsewhere highlighted athletes speaking about mental health.
What happened
Ireland's HSE marked World Mental Health Day by encouraging people to reach out for support if they are struggling.2
In Malaysia, Fahmi urged the public to prioritise their mental health and seek help when needed in a post marking the day.3
Separately, Taipei Times reported on athletes speaking openly about mental health in connection with the day.1
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) encouraged people to reach out for support if they are finding things difficult.2
In Malaysia, Fahmi urged the public to prioritise their mental health and not hesitate to seek help when experiencing difficulties.3
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed provided details on what support services are available or how people can access them.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported statistics on mental health rates in Ireland, Malaysia, or elsewhere tied to World Mental Health Day.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2RTÉ NewsIEPublic broadcaster
East Asia
- 1Taipei TimesTWPrivate