Dr. Rozanizam Zakaria explains the reasons of people reject to receive mental health treatment on Twitter. However, some netizens claim that doctor's attitude is one of the reasons.

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Dr. Rozanizam explained 12 reasons why people don't get treatment when they are facing mental health issues.

1. Stigma - 'I am not crazy' gossip of public give misinformation.

2. Belief - Doubt with doctors, do not have enough confidence.

3. No idea - Lack of knowledge about mental health issues.

4. Fear - Afraid of doctors putting them into a psychiatric ward.

5. I can deal with myself - 'I am fine, I can settle on my own.'

6. Lack of information -  'Did Malaysia have the places to handle stress?'

7. Accessibility in places - The place is too far to reach.

8. Hard to express - It is hard to express the feelings and stories.

9. Do not want to make it difficult for doctors - Feeling doctors are troubled with many problems, do not want to make it more difficult for doctors.

10. Prefer other option - Neighbours, fortune-teller...

11. Worried after effect - Dark future if their stories went viral.

12. Denial - Reject to face the problems they are facing.

Regarding the post, some netizens leaving comments claim that doctor's negative attitude is one of the reasons. Some experienced doctor mocks at them, made them feel like not to go to the clinic anymore, doctor's bad attitude, and etc.

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I hope the doctors' issues will be taken seriously as they are a lot of people in need.

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