DPM Wong also emphasised the need to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health, as it prevents individuals from seeking help due to shame
SINGAPORE: In his speech at the Samaritans of Singapore’s 55th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner on May 4, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong acknowledged the organisation’s crucial role in suicide prevention and also highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing the growing mental health concerns, particularly among younger Singaporeans.
DPM Wong identified a hypothesis, which some people have been highlighting and gaining some traction, that the rise in mental health concerns among young people might be linked to a shift towards a screen-based childhood compared to more traditional play-based childhood experiences.
“It’s a big problem in some countries where children are allowed to bring their phones right into the classrooms, and so they are completely distracted and pay very little attention to their teachers. We have set up an SG Mental Well-being Network, we have been linking up with many groups and volunteers, to address the diverse needs of our people, and provide more safe spaces, including for young people to talk about their mental health struggles,” mentioned DPM Wong.
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