A new National Mental Health Helpline and Textline service offering psychological first aid for people facing mental distress will be operational by mid-2025 in Singapore. Trained counsellors will address common mental health concerns, offer a listening ear, and brief counselling via phone or text.
SINGAPORE - A new National Mental Health Helpline and Textline service offering psychological first aid for people facing mental distress will be operational by mid-2025.
Speaking at the conference, Dr Janil pointed to data that reflected worrying concerns about youth mental health.reported an improvement in the mental health of the general population between 2022 and 2023, younger adults aged 18 to 29 remained more affected than other age groups, with about 26 per cent of them reporting poor mental health, he said.
MOH is thus working to simplify this by designating first-stop touchpoints that will direct individuals to the most appropriate services based on their needs, said Dr Janil. Specifically, the Youth Community Outreach Teams conduct outreach to raise awareness of mental health issues and identify youth who need support early. Young people can also approach Chat to receive mental health checks, intervention and outreach services.
Dr Lee, who moderated the dialogue between Dr Janil and young people at the conference, said the help available to callers would be crucial.
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