A recent national survey found that mental health in Singapore has worsened. Two guests share their journey of coping with daily struggles and seeking help.
Young people aged 18 to 29 and the elderly over 70 are two groups who are showing the greatest signs of mental health distress in Singapore. What are the triggers, and what is the journey to seek help like? Steven Chia speaks to 23-year-old university student"Rae", 44-year-old father of teenagers Mak Kean Loong and senior clinical psychologist Chris Wong.Where to get help:Singapore Association for Mental Health Helpline: 1800 283 7019.
It took a while for my parents to develop some form of understanding . I was repressing a lot of my symptoms, the discomfort and emotions that were bombarding me. I conditioned myself not to show emotion. The national mental health and well-being strategy will address mental well-being through health, social and education settings. 03:38 The triggers that affected 44-year-old Mak Kean Loong10:04 How Mak got help through a hotline20:42 What people in the community can do to help those who struggle
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