SINGAPORE, July 24 ― Parents, schools and society at large are “ill-equipped” to deal with young people facing mental health issues, President Halimah Yacob said yesterday , in response to the death of a 13-year-old boy at River Valley High School. A 16-year-old fellow student, who attempted suicide two years ago, has been charged with murder.
“Society too imposes high expectations on our children, particularly on those who seem to be doing well academically,” Halimah wrote. Her comments come the same day Education Minister Chan Chun Sing announced that he will deliver a ministerial statement in Parliament next week to address the support given to schools and students in need following the River Valley High incident.Calling the incident “a great tragedy”, Halimah said no words could describe how the victim’s parents feel to have him snatched away so suddenly.
“Attempted suicides are a real cry for help,” said Halimah, noting that the public still did not have details on the support the 16-year-old received after that episode to deal with his mental health or the factors leading to his breakdown. She said one way is for schools to partner with social service agencies dealing with mental wellness, which can help to run programmes educating students on mental well-being.
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