A Review of Interventions Towards Addressing Mental Health Issues Among Drivers: Application and Implication to Malaysia

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Mental health issue has been one of the many significant health and welfare issues in Malaysia especially since the recent global pandemic. In the context of road driving or riding however, mental health and the impact to safety are still not properly addressed. Recognizing that there are a good amount of knowledge and efforts around the world targeted to curb the mental health issues among drivers, this paper explores the execution and the applicability of some interventions that are piloted and studied. The findings suggest that intervention programs on driver assessment, mindfulness, cognitive therapy and chanting practice can be implemented in Malaysia with some adaptations and adjustments into existing programs or policies.