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  IN FOCUS: Why is there a rise in new young drug abusers in Singapore? A young drug abuser thought it would be "just one time" but it spiralled into addiction, then months in detention. What is behind the 20 per cent rise in new drug abusers aged under 30? Latest statistics from the Central Narcotics Bureau showed that the number of new drug offenders under 30 has risen by 20 per cent in 2023 from the previous year. (Photo: iStock) The number of new drug abusers aged under 30 rose to 480 in 2023, a 20 per cent increase from 2022 Parents should create a "safe, non-judgmental and unconditionally loving space" for their child to open up about drug abuse, says a therapist ...

  Many teens are struggling with insomnia – experts offer tips on getting a good night’s sleep In the US, nearly a quarter of adolescents grapple with insomnia. Experts say small habit changes can make a big difference. (Art: The New York Times/Jun Cen) 18 May 2023 07:04AM With packed schedules, school days that kick off at 8am and the lure of screens, it’s little wonder that many adolescents in the United States don’t get enough sleep. National estimates suggest about si...

  Commentary: A China-like tuition ban may not work, but Singapore can still find ways to address overreliance More than two years after China banned private tutoring, demand has persisted. Even if a similar ban might not work in Singapore, there could be other ways to reduce the overreliance on private tuition. RSIS’ Xue Zhang and SIT’s Intan Azura Mokhtar give their take. More than two years after China banned private tuition, demand has persisted. Xue Zhang ...

  Singapore Singapore 'redoubling efforts' to better understand mental health issues youths face: DPM Wong People walking on a street in Singapore. (Photo: TODAY/Ili Nadhirah Mansor) Singapore is experiencing a rise in mental health issues among youths, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong To address these issues, Singapore is working with researchers worldwide to better understand the root causes and tackle them Mr Wong was speaking on a parliamentary motion on advancing mental health Mr Wong also called for a change in mindset regarding success, urging Singaporeans to avoid being caught in a "rat race" and to prioritise mental well-being Twitt Emai \ LinkedIn SINGAPORE: Singapore is seeing   a surge in mental health issues among youths , and the government is taking the matter "very seriously” and "redoubling efforts" to understand this phenomenona, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. To better tackle the root causes of poorer mental health ...