Environmental Physical Assessment in Mental Health Services for Adolescents: Using Mixed-Method Analysis

Hezzrin Mohd Pauzi; Mohamad Sahizam Musa; Mohd Syaiful Nizam Abu Hassan

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI20.6099

Authors

Hezzrin Mohd Pauzi Centre for Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mohamad Sahizam Musa Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang Raub Campus, Pahang, Malaysia
Mohd Syaiful Nizam Abu Hassan Centre for Social Work Studies, Faculty of Applied Social Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI20.6099

Keywords:

Physical Environmental, Mental Health Services, Adolescent, Environment Behavior

Abstract

One of the effective elements of the social program is providing a conducive environment and adequate and suitable infrastructure that can influence the target group's behaviour. This study examines the provision of physical facilities for mental health services. This study surveyed 400 respondents and interviewed seven adolescents. Findings indicated that infrastructure facilities and a conducive environment influence the service's behaviour and effectiveness. This study will increase awareness of the importance of environmental conservation and social care, encourage individuals and organisations to adopt sustainable and socially responsible practices and enhance environmental laws and regulations.

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