This year's conference represents a unique fusion of two significant events: the International Conference for Youth, making its second appearance since its inception in 2015, and YOURS' 23, which celebrates its sixth occurrence since 2016. Together, these events create a powerful platform for showcasing research outcomes in youth development. In collaboration with The National University of Malaysia (UKM), this combined conference aims to foster even greater participation from both local and international presenters, all unified by the central theme of "Driving Inclusivity in Youth Mental Wellness." The primary objective is to facilitate the exchange of research findings with a specific emphasis on youth mental health.
This program will feature a total of 12 presenters, comprising 8 local presenters and 4 international presenters. Following the program, a discussion will take place with mental health stakeholders, including Government, Private sector, NGOs, and others. The aim is to deliberate and strategize the formation of the "Declaration of Youth Mental Health." This proposed declaration will subsequently be submitted to the Malaysian Ministry of Health, serving as the primary framework for addressing mental health issues, particularly among Malaysia's youth.