Growing older is supposed to be synonymous with retirement and relaxation. But are older Malaysians becoming unhappier, and why? On Mind Matters, our monthly mental health segment, we discuss mental health issues among the elderly with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin from University Malaya Medical Centre, and Assoc Prof Dr Farizah Mohd Hairi from University Malaya’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine.

<p>Growing older is supposed to be synonymous with retirement and relaxation. But are older Malaysians becoming unhappier, and why? On Mind Matters, our monthly mental health segment, we discuss mental health issues among the elderly with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin from University Malaya Medical Centre, and Assoc Prof Dr Farizah Mohd Hairi from University Malaya&rsquo;s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine.</p>

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