“Seeking Help Is Not A Sign Of Weakness But Of Courage,” Says Alex Borg On World Mental Health Day

Alex Borg, recently elected Opposition Leader of the Nationalist Party in September 2025, marked World Mental Health Day with a personal reflection on wellbeing and self-care.

Writing about his own approach, Borg said, “Everyone has their own way of resting mentally some go for a walk, some read a book, and others head to the gym. For me, it is precisely there that I feel in my ‘safe space’, where I can forget the daily pressures for a while.”

He emphasised the widespread nature of mental health challenges in Malta, “During my campaign, I saw just how common mental health problems are. In Malta, more than 40,000 people struggle with these issues, often alone. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness it is a sign of courage.”

To address the issue, Borg announced that he has appointed a Shadow Minister responsible for Loneliness, aiming to remind those who are suffering that they are not alone.

He concluded with a call to collective action, “Let us be a society that cares for one another. When we take care of our mental health, we build a stronger, healthier community.”

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