Today's young people face more distractions and stressors than before, and while some take their own life, more are seeking help for their emotional pain.
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) said recently that more youngsters have written to its Email Befriending service, which offers emotional support for those in distress.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 05, 2019, with the headline Support stressed-out youth. Subscribe