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SINGAPORE: The government is increasing its efforts to tackle
rising levels of depression among Singaporeans.
According to police records, the number of attempted suicide
increased by about 40 per cent from 706 cases in 2007, to 992 cases
in 2011.
To combat this trend, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said the
government is adopting a multi-pronged strategy involving different
agencies such as the MCYS, MOE, MHA and stakeholders in the social
sectors.
This was revealed by Health Minister Gan Kim Yong in a written
response to questions in Parliament on the problem of the rising
number of people suffering from depression.
At the prevention level, there have been enhanced efforts to raise
awareness about mental health.