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A National Youth Council survey of 1,500 Singaporeans aged 16—34, run by research company Milieu Insight, found that 70% of respondents feared being judged for opening up about their mental health.

Other barriers to reaching out included not wanting to burden their loved ones (66%), believing they wouldn’t know how to help (54%), or feeling they could get through their struggles alone (47%).

Source: Rice Media

How can we make it easier for Singapore youths to open up about mental health?

Together with Rice Media and National Youth Council, we find out the barriers to better mental health
Milieu Team
September 4, 2020
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How can we make it easier for Singapore youths to open up about mental health?
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A National Youth Council survey of 1,500 Singaporeans aged 16—34, run by research company Milieu Insight, found that 70% of respondents feared being judged for opening up about their mental health.

Other barriers to reaching out included not wanting to burden their loved ones (66%), believing they wouldn’t know how to help (54%), or feeling they could get through their struggles alone (47%).

Source: Rice Media