To find out more about this event, clic k he re.Īlongside Global Futurist and Exponential Growth Specialist Charlie Ang, we hosted an event sharing a proven 4-step playbook for SMEs to innovate, digitalise and design their way to success in this digital age. How can we support caregivers, teachers and parents in helping youth with their mental well being? Teams of young designers will come together to ideate and co-create solutions to address the problem question: Youths that are living with mental illnesses need to find these pillars of support whether it be at home, amongst friends or in classrooms however it can be challenging for those pillars to care for these individuals. One of the most important aspects of mental health recovery is having a good support system. Statistics also show that the incidence of suicide among young people aged 10 to 19 rose in 2020 from the previous year by 37.5%. The Samaritans of Singapore (SOS), a charity dedicated to supporting individuals facing crisis and affected by suicide, reported that the number of suicides in 2020 in Singapore is the highest since 2012.
The Community Health Assessment Team (CHAT) – a community-based youth mental health outreach and assessment initiative – received around 1,800 referrals and conducted assessments for about 770 youths just in 2019. Given the uncertainties of the world, there is a growing need to help individuals living with mental illness – especially youths.
Addressing mental wellbeing through design
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