New task force to tackle mental health needs of Singaporeans amid pandemic


In his speech, PM Lee said that ensuring access to quality mental healthcare for every Singaporean is a major priority. - The Strait Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Oct 11 (The Straits Times/ANN): A new inter-agency task force has been convened by the Government to provide a coordinated national response to the mental health needs of Singaporeans arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking yesterday at the World Health Organisation's virtual event, The Big Event for Mental Health, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said it was an example of how Singapore has worked to raise mental health literacy, promote early intervention and improve mental health services.

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