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8 in 10 young Singaporeans suffer from stress: survey
By Alicia Wong – October 27th, 2010
Nearly eight in 10 young Singaporeans suffer from mild to severe stress, according to a new health survey.
The Philips Index for Health and Well-being Report 2010 also found that young adults aged 18 to 24 were also the most concerned about suffering from depression and anxiety.
Those surveyed said healthcare costs, money and job security were factors that contributed most to their stress.
But not all is doom and gloom.
The study also found that 68% of Singaporeans felt the most optimistic about their health and well-being, ranking first in the Philips Index, above Australia and Brazil.
The study, which explores perceptions and behaviours, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 800 Singaporeans aged 18 to above 65, over the telephone. It was conducted over 20 days, from Jul 15.
Psychologist Daniel Koh told Yahoo! Singapore: “It is a period that can be very competitive in all aspects, especially for those who are starting a new career, starting a family or have just graduated.”
By Alicia Wong – October 27th, 2010
Nearly eight in 10 young Singaporeans suffer from mild to severe stress, according to a new health survey.
The Philips Index for Health and Well-being Report 2010 also found that young adults aged 18 to 24 were also the most concerned about suffering from depression and anxiety.
Those surveyed said healthcare costs, money and job security were factors that contributed most to their stress.
But not all is doom and gloom.
The study also found that 68% of Singaporeans felt the most optimistic about their health and well-being, ranking first in the Philips Index, above Australia and Brazil.
The study, which explores perceptions and behaviours, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 800 Singaporeans aged 18 to above 65, over the telephone. It was conducted over 20 days, from Jul 15.
Psychologist Daniel Koh told Yahoo! Singapore: “It is a period that can be very competitive in all aspects, especially for those who are starting a new career, starting a family or have just graduated.”
