At a recent seminar organised by the Social Service Research Centre, Assoc Prof Mythily Subramaniam, emphasised the critical role interpersonal relationships, regular exercise and good eating habits in building mental resilience amongst youths. Gracing the event, Senior Minister of State for Health, Dr Janil Puthucheary, also called for Singapore to pivot its focus to early prevention and detection, including identifying relevant risk factors and cultivating psychological resilience from a young age, in order to progress further in efforts tackling the increasing mental health challenges adolescents face.
