Description of Invention
Mental health is the second most serious health issue afflicting the majority of Malaysians, Statics showed that of the 500,000 Malaysians depressed, 40% of whom are in the low-income group. The low income population in Malaysia is facing various health challenges, particularly related to poor mental health. A large body of evidence suggests that people with the most severe mental health needs frequently have the least access to services. There is a need for a sustainable intervention model to tackle the issues. Digital mental health care helped the incidence of psychological distress citizens during Covid-19 and global health experts are urgently calling people to access digital mental health care as it offers a more accessible, and affordable approach. Thus, this study aims to examine influencing factors that encourage low-income groups to engage in digital mental health and recommend the best approach to prevent mental disorders among low-income. The outcome of the research is to produce an integrating digital health model for engaging digital mental health that prevents mental disorders and propose mental health be covered in exiting insurance policy for the low-income group. This will significantly contribute to the Malaysia Government in addressing mental health and achieving Malaysia's shared prosperity vision (SPV2030) and 10-10 MySTIE framework to the national plan and SDG goal 3 of good health and well-being for all.