The hustle and bustle of urban life can actually take a toll on city folks’ mental health, experts said.

Compared to rural residents, they said that city dwellers are more likely to have mood disorders with higher rates of mental health conditions. In fact, many urbanites have been struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, especially post-Covid-19.

Psychiatrist and president of the Malaysian Mental Health Association Dr Andrew Mohanraj said maintaining a high standard of living and lifestyle could put pressure on city residents to earn significantly more than...