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Overcoming Mebtal Health Stigma Through Education: Savannah Audrey Sarte Subject: English 3
Overcoming Mebtal Health Stigma Through Education: Savannah Audrey Sarte Subject: English 3
Public education is crucial as mental health professionals and advocates continue to promote
mental wellness.
To complement sector efforts, Tote Board launched the Tote Board Mental Health Initiative,
$26 million fund that focuses on community-based services for children and youth,
destigmatism and mental health literacy, and sector research.
As part of sector research, the Institute of Mental Health’s researchers are conducting studies
to examine factors that contribute to mental health discrimination in Singapore.
These initiatives aim to improve the quality of life for people with mental health conditions.
According to the 2016 Quality of Life study by the National Council of Social Services people
with mental health conditions have a significantly lower quality of life than the general
population.