KUALA LUMPUR: There are theories that people who fabricate and spread fake news may be suffering from mental health issues.
Universiti Malaya consultant psychiatrist Associate Professor Dr Subash Kumar Pillai said this was prevalent among those who were engrossed in conspiracy theories.
“There is some truth that a person propagating fake news may have mental health issues.
“I think this is possible if the person is delusional. This is prevalent in those who believe in conspiracy theories.”