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NSmen and mental health: Our soldiers don’t need to suffer in silence
Mental health struggles among soldiers are often dismissed as a lack of resilience, but the reality is more complex. New support measures signal progress.
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A soldier’s well-being is not solely a military concern – it is a national one, say the writers.
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Chew Han Ei and Isabelle Tan
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National service is a defining experience for young Singaporean men, profoundly shaping their transition into adulthood. As NSmen navigate military life, they experience significant disruptions to their education, career and relationships during a formative stage of personal and professional growth.
As such, mental health support is just as crucial as physical readiness and discipline, both of which have been the focus traditionally.
