biostudies-literatureUnknown18(4)Raaj SThere is an increasing prevalence of mental disorders in Malaysia, with a growing need to improve access to timely and efficient mental healthcare to address this burden. This review outlines the current legislative framework and the challenges of delivering mental healthcare and treating mental disorders in Malaysia.BJPsych international97-99https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8554924biostudies-literatureMental disorders in Malaysia: an increase in lifetime prevalence.PMC8554924Navanathan SRaaj SLally JTharmaselan MfalseMental disorders in Malaysia: an increase in lifetime prevalence.There is an increasing prevalence of mental disorders in Malaysia, with a growing need to improve access to timely and efficient mental healthcare to address this burden. This review outlines the current legislative framework and the challenges of delivering mental healthcare and treating mental disorders in Malaysia.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Nov2025-04-04T19:55:19.137Z2025-04-04T19:55:19.137ZS-EPMC85549243474793710.1192/bji.2021.4