Support for Mental Health Challenges and Community Care Services
Discover a range of services offered by Anglican Medical and Community Services, including elder care centers, mental health support, autism facilities, and other community services. Learn about the prevalence of mental health issues in Singapore and the importance of seeking help. Find hope, understanding, and ways to support those facing mental health challenges.
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Anglican Medical and Community Services Anglican Medical and Community Services Elder Care: 14 Centres (Community Hospital, Nursing Homes, Senior Care Centres, Senior Centres, Cluster Operator) 1 more nursing home in 2019 Mental Health: 7 Anglican Care Centres Autism: 1 Autism School and 1 Day Activity Centre 1 Adult Autism Home in 2019 Other Servies: Student Care, Crisis Shelter, Mission to Seafarers
Singapore Mental Health Study 2010 Prevalence is 12% (1 in 8 people). Top three: Major Depressive Disorder (1 in 17), Alcohol Abuse (1 in 32), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (1 in 33). Others: Stress, Insomnia, Anxiety, Psychosis. Co- suffering chronic physical illnesses (50%). Majority not seeking help. Professional help only after much delay. Social stigma. High economic and social cost.
1. There is only a fine line 1. There is only a fine line between Mental Health and between Mental Health and Illness Illness
2. There is hope for people 2. There is hope for people with Mental Health with Mental Health Challenges Challenges
3. We can play a big part: 3. We can play a big part: Judge less, care more (both Judge less, care more (both self and others) self and others)
