Singapore social agencies getting more calls from those with suicidal thoughts

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At least one social service agency in Singapore has received more than double the number of calls and messages from people with suicidal thoughts. With the country reporting more than 470 cases of suicide in 2022 - its highest in over 20 years - these agencies are asking for more volunteers to be trained, to support pe

 

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