Covid-19 extra difficult for those with mental health issues, peer support crucial: President Halimah

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SINGAPORE - Covid-19 has been a stressful period for many, but it is even more difficult for those with mental health issues, said President Halimah Yacob on Friday (Sept 11).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE - Covid-19 has been a stressful period for many, but it is even more difficult for those with mental health issues, said President Halimah Yacob on Friday .

Madam Halimah also said that siting care for those with mental health challenges in the community, as Psalt Care has done, is crucial. Psalt Care, which was established in 2014, is one of the social service agencies supported by the President's Challenge. The hub is called Betsy's Place in honour of Psalt Care's director's late mother, who was a passionate and avid supporter of social causes.Noting that those with mental health issues need additional support and encouragement, Madam Halimah highlighted the importance of peer support programmes, such as those run by Psalt Care, in helping them along their journey.

 

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