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Dr Ong Say How from the Institute of Mental Health outlined the importance of forming a safety net to prevent such tragedies.
The senior consultant and chief of the hospital’s department of developmental psychiatry said: “From efforts to improving mental health literacy such as knowing the warning signs of distress and importance of self-care to teaching peer-support skills, we must leave no stone unturned.
“Beyond the knowledge, we should also guide the youth on when and where to seek help.”
Mr Tan of SOS said: “Suicide is preventable. With the mission to be an available lifeline to anyone in crisis, SOS is dedicated to building an ecosystem of care where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered to seek help when needed.”
WHERE YOU MAY SEEK HELP
Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24-hour hotline) or 9151 1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp)
Singapore Association of Mental Health: 1800 283 7019
Emergency helpline of the Institute of Mental Health: 6389 2222 (24-hour hotline)
The senior consultant and chief of the hospital’s department of developmental psychiatry said: “From efforts to improving mental health literacy such as knowing the warning signs of distress and importance of self-care to teaching peer-support skills, we must leave no stone unturned.
“Beyond the knowledge, we should also guide the youth on when and where to seek help.”
Mr Tan of SOS said: “Suicide is preventable. With the mission to be an available lifeline to anyone in crisis, SOS is dedicated to building an ecosystem of care where every individual feels valued, supported and empowered to seek help when needed.”
WHERE YOU MAY SEEK HELP
Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24-hour hotline) or 9151 1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp)
Singapore Association of Mental Health: 1800 283 7019
Emergency helpline of the Institute of Mental Health: 6389 2222 (24-hour hotline)