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She overcame stigma to seek professional help for dealing with anxiety
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Today’s youth can be said to be one of the most stressed out generations - having to juggle studies and social media pressure amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The issue was thrown in the spotlight after an incident at River Valley High School on July 19.
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SINGAPORE - Before she was diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression at 19, Ms Danielle Grace Tan was once told her struggles were solely because of her own personality and lack of willpower.
The 25-year-old film-maker said: "I don't think it was ill-intentioned but it didn't help. Baseless stigma and preconceived notions were really unhelpful."
