Description of Invention
Mental illness is the second biggest health problem affecting Malaysians and prevalent among young people yet access to mental health care is extremely limited. The attribution of mental illness to a supernatural cause is widespread in Muslim communities. Social and self-stigma prevent them from getting the help needed. In this way, consultation with mental health professionals is often made only as a last resort after treatment by spiritual healers has failed. Muslims are normally reluctant to access mental health services due to their lack of knowledge about mental health in general and the services that are available. The purpose of the research is to investigate the role of social support and spiritualty between engaging in digital mental health and prevent mental illness among Muslims youth. Quantitative approach was used to achieve the objectives of the study. Finding of the study showed that social support followed by spirituality play significant role among Muslim youth in engaging digital mental health to prevent mental illness. This research is attempted to contribute to a more in-depth understanding in mental health among Muslims youth in Malaysia and develop the right approach in managing the mental illness.