More men seeking help for mental health issues, but stigma still a concern for some

Mr Devanantthan Tamilselvii, who sought help in 2022 after dealing with depression for close to a decade, started community non-profit organisation Mental ACT with his wife Priyahnisha Noorulla. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE – Mr Devanantthan Tamilselvii started showing signs of depression when his relationship of four years with his then girlfriend ended in 2012.

At that time, his parents were also in the midst of getting a divorce and he was sitting his A-level exams. 

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