Medical experts call for more tailored services for youths whose mental health is worse than previous generations
SINGAPORE — Youths today are more mentally unhealthy than their parents or grandparents, but not because they are weaker or softer, said mental health experts at a conference here on Wednesday (Oct 4).
- Youths today are more mentally unwell than previous generations due to uncertainties in their world, such as climate change
- Experts at Singapore Mental Health Conference emphasise the urgent need for early intervention and tailored mental health services for youths
- Creating inviting, "cool" spaces, building trust with adults and mental health services with flexible hours are among the recommendations from experts
- Reducing stigma and increasing mental health literacy among parents and caregivers is crucial, they added
05 Oct 2023 12:15PM
(Updated: 02 Feb 2024 07:50PM)
Source: TODAY
