Singapore Enhances National Mental Health Strategy

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announces comprehensive measures to prioritize mental health, aiming for significant improvements by 2030.

The government plans to increase capacity at mental health facilities and introduce mental health services at all polyclinics and 900 GP clinics.
Public sector psychiatrists and psychologists will see a workforce increase of about 30% and 40%, respectively.
An additional 28,000 frontline personnel and volunteers will be trained to identify and assist those struggling with mental health issues.
Efforts include better insurance coverage for mental health conditions and integrating mental well-being into preventive health programs.
MPs call for stronger regulation of mental health professionals and equal treatment of mental and physical health in primary care.