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COVID-19 ... we have POWER over you!
Please take note that the following is not a comprehensive list of helplines available in Singapore...... information for sharing as available on 2020 August 21st.
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Covid-19 can give rise to mental health stresses, say experts
"where to get HELP in Singapore"
"where to get HELP in Singapore"
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ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Dr Goh Kah Hong, head and senior consultant of psychological medicine at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, said there are more people fighting anxiety or depression as higher stress levels can result from the fear of contracting the illness or the consequences of the pandemic, such as job losses or financial hardship. |
COPING MECHANISM
In the West, health experts are concerned about the reportedly increased consumption of alcohol and drugs to cope with the stress of the pandemic. Dr Chee said: "Illicit drug abuse may actually go down due to less access from reduced travel and border traffic, but we may need to look for increased alcohol and prescription drug abuse." |
Excerpts from The Straits Times (online) dd 2020 August 10th (updated).
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