Suicide Prevention by Minister of Health Child and Adolescent Suicides: How We Can Help Prevent It - SingaporeMotherhood.com With all the news about children and teenagers in Singapore committing suicide in recent months, parents want to help, but where to start? We speak to local social workers for their advice on how to prevent adolescent suicides. In 2015 alone, a total of 27 young Singaporeans aged 10 to 19 years of age killed themselves. To put it even more starkly, that’s more than two of our children who decided they could not face the future – on average every month last year. According to suicide prevention centre Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), this is the highest record of teen suicides in 15 years. Another 13 teenagers had committed suicide the year before that – less than half, but still 13 too many. This trend isn’t limited to Singapore. As parents, it is extra heart-wrenching to hear about someone else’s 11-year-old child who jumped to his death because he failed his mid-year exams this year. (See also: Exam Stress in Kids: How to Recognise The Signs Plus 7 Strategies to Combat It!) The Four A’s
OCD one of the most common mental disorders in Singapore SINGAPORE: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of most common mental health conditions here, according to findings from a nationwide study released on Tuesday (Dec 11). The disorder affected one in 28 people in their lifetime, making it the third-most prevalent condition after major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse. The illness is commonly characterised by recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images, and when severe, impedes a person's ability to function. Younger people aged 18 to 34 were more likely to have the condition than those aged 50 and above, said researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), citing the findings from the second Singapore Mental Health Study. The study also found that those who had a monthly household income of between S$2,000 and S$3,999 were less likely to have the condition than those with a household income of less than S$2,000. “It’s a very neglected disorder,” said Assoc Prof Mythily.
CHAT - Community Health Assessment Team Responding In A Crisis More Helplines Signs and Symptoms of a Gambling Addiction - Causes and Effects Gambling is one of the most insidious of human vices, as it presents the illusion of easy money yet can quickly lead to financial ruin. The odds are never in your favor whether it is poker, blackjack or anything else; gambling is a successful industry because the house always wins. Read on to find out about the symptoms, causes and effects of gambling addiction. Are There Different Types of Gambling Addiction? Gambling is a diverse activity, so different types of gambling addiction exist as well. Gambling addiction can occur when a person feels that they are in financial ruin and can only solve their problems by gambling what little they have in an attempt to get a large sum of money. Another type of gambling addiction results when a gambler plays the games and makes risky bets to experience the emotional high associated with taking huge risks that occasionally pay off. What Causes an Addiction to Gambling? What Are the Signs of a Gambling Problem? Emotional Symptoms of Excessive Gambling
Singapore Association for Mental Health My Role in Suicide Prevention Allocate more resources to preventing suicides, Letters in Print News More needs to be done in Singapore's mental wellness scene, to allocate resources and equip our young people with the coping mechanism to deal with adversity and an uncertain future. With a worrying trend of young people taking their lives, we need to step up our outreach ("Teen suicides highest in 15 years but overall rate falls'"; July 26). Unfortunately, schools may be equipped with counsellors, but they are often not adequately equipped with the right skillset to connect with young people and manage those with mental "unwellness". All educators and counsellors in schools should attend mental health first aid training. School leaders need to be more open to invite experts to organise assembly talks on youth suicide prevention for students and parents. As Asians, we often shy away from taboo topics such as suicide. In this way, we help the other party to understand that someone acknowledges their intentions and is watching their well-being. Delane Lim Zi Xuan
Gambling Addiction Treatment in Singapore at The Cabin Who doesn’t love the thrill of a good sporting event? With the Euro Cup 2016 in full swing, Thai fans are reveling in the action. Unfortunately, the event also causes major activity in the sports betting community, potentially starting some down the treacherous path to gambling addiction. Across the globe, people are celebrating the Euro Cup 2016. Gambling Affects the Brain’s Reward System Much like Alcohol and Drugs It comes as no secret that gambling is an extremely addictive activity that affects people from all walks of life. Once an addiction is formed, a person will gamble compulsively, despite the overwhelming negative impacts that their actions are having on their finances; as well as on their family, relationships and career. These individuals have little to no control over what they are doing and are all but powerless to stop. Online Sites Spur Gambling Addiction In the past, people had to go to a casino, meet a bookie in person or be invited to a prearranged game to gamble.
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