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Mental health issues are becoming more important in Malaysia, especially among tertiary students. Stress, worry, and other mental health difficulties might result from higher education obligations. Religion is a strong coping and prevention tool in this multi-religious nation. In Malaysia's mental health setting, religious impact is significant, highlighting the need to examine and use this resource to treat tertiary education students' concerns. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the level of awareness of mental health, the level of religious practice and the effectiveness of religious practice on the mental health of tertiary education students. The study's results indicate that 97.5% of the students hold the belief that mental health problems can result in death, and among them, 12 students have been diagnosed with a mental health issue. The research also reveals that 97.0% of the students possess a conviction in the existence of God, whereas 99.95% of them had undergone religious education at some point in their life. Furthermore, a significant majority of 91.6% of students engage in religious practises on a daily basis. Additionally, this study revealed that 44.4% of students perceive a connection between religion and mental health disorders, whereas 58.4% believe it enhances overall well-being. This pilot study helps us understand young attitudes towards mental health and the potential of religion to prevent or improve mental health in Klang Valley, Malaysia, tertiary education students. A larger study is recommended to establish the conclusions as the major reference for understanding students' needs and opinions.
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