The education ministry said it has adopted a comprehensive intervention approach to help teachers facing mental health challenges. PETALING JAYA: A total of 691 teachers have been identified as requiring immediate intervention for their psychological well-being following a screening of 82,126 teachers nationwide conducted by the education ministry.

In a written parliamentary reply, education minister Fadhlina Sidek said the figure represented 0.84% of teachers who underwent the screening.

"Overall, the findings show that most teachers who underwent the screening have good psychological well-being.

"The ministry has adopted a comprehensive intervention approach covering development, prevention and recovery through psychological and counselling services to help teachers facing challenges.