The article explores suggestions and solutions to mental health problems using an Islamic approach by using Nominal Group Technique (NGT) as an alternative strategy. Researchers have used this technique to provide solutions to mental health issues among society. The overview of expert recommendations have recognized a total of 10 alternatives and solutions for dealing with mental health problems. The NGT approach also helped researchers in obtaining element validation fast, quickly and easily. It's because the elements were created by reading literature, then discussed and voted on by experts. Suggestions for additional and further study are strongly suggested to conduct a better study with specific modules in order to solve these problems.
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To Cite this Article: Roslan, M. N. H., Malkan, S. N. A., Ayub, M. N., Mustapha, R., Hassan, S. H. M., & Hassan, N. H. C. (2022). How to Curb Mental Health Issues among Higher Education Students in Malaysia: An Islamic Approach. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(10), 2928– 2939.
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