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Teachers need more support to tackle student mental health issues
More dedicated mental health professionals in schools can provide targeted interventions and help students to take ownership of their well-being.
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While there are support networks that teachers can tap, we need to move beyond relying heavily on teachers if we truly wish to improve the well-being of our youth.
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Yvette Lau
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The rising rates of mental health issues among youth are deeply concerning.
A National Population Health Survey revealed an increase in poor mental health from 13.4 per cent in 2020 to 17 per cent in 2022. The most affected group was young adults aged 19 to 29, with a staggering 25.3 per cent experiencing issues. Another study from the National University of Singapore found that one in three adolescents in Singapore experiences symptoms of depression and anxiety.
