A third of young adults here have self-harmed, with one in 10 doing so frequently, according to a survey released by international research agency YouGov.
It also found that a third of Singaporeans have experienced suicidal thoughts. Experts told The Straits Times they are not too surprised by the figures given their work experience - and believe more should be done to eradicate the stigma against mental health issues in the Republic.
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