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Singapore Youth Face Rising Mental Health Crisis Amid Pandemic

5/29/2025

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In Singapore, mental health issues are alarmingly prevalent among youth, affecting 12.8% of males and 11.7% of females in 2021. The pressures of social media and academics, intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic, have fueled anxiety and depression. Tragically, self-harm has emerged as the leading cause of injury-related deaths, especially among young adults.

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In Singapore, mental health issues are alarmingly prevalent among youth, affecting 12.8% of males and 11.7% of females in 2021. The pressures of social media and academics, intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic, have fueled anxiety and depression. Tragically, self-harm has emerged as the leading cause of injury-related deaths, especially among young adults.