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#SGMHMPolicyWatch: Mental health In parliament

#SGMHMPolicyWatch

#SGMHMPolicyWatch is an initiative by SG Mental Health Matters that monitors parliamentary proceedings that are related to, or address mental health policies in Singapore. 


Interested in keeping up with or advocating for mental health policies in Singapore? Not certain where to begin? The SG Mental Health Matters team hopes to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant parliamentary proceedings on mental health.


Our vision is that #SGMHMPolicyWatch would help to make mental health policy a more accessible topic for everyone! There's no action too small in the journey towards structural change to improve and address mental health. 


The SG Mental Health Matters team provides a list of these proceedings, as well as updates the respective Ministries' responses to them for public access. These are updated on a monthly basis when Parliament convenes. Our database can be acccessed in the link below:


Click here to access the database for #SGMHMPolicyWatch

parliamentary speeches on mental health 2021

May 2021

Commentary: Worries over the COVID-19 situation are taking a mental toll on Singapore

CNA, May 2021 

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March 2021

Better mental health awareness among seniors, but more can be done, say experts

CNA, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Budget debate: New alliances to support mental wellness, learning for seniors and corporate  charity  

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


2 new alliances to boost mental wellness, charity

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Budget debate at a  glance: Transforming Singapore for a post-Covid-19 future 

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


 MOM may require employment agencies to check in on foreign domestic workers: Gan Siow Huang  

CNA, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


The Big Read: As Singapore society ages, who will care for the caregivers? 

CNA, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


New task force to boost maternal health, kids' well-being

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here


Parliament Debate on  ministries' budgets: Health From The Backbench    

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here


New workgroup set up to improve the health of minority ethnic groups    

CNA, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here


Budget debate:  Covid-19 mental health task force to look into post-pandemic needs, develop   national strategy 

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here


A variety of resources available to ensure children's mental health 

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 1

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Mental wellness curriculum launched at polytechnics and ITE colleges

CNA, Mar 2021

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Committee of Supply 2021 debate, Day 4: Carrie Tan on mental health support in schools

CNA, Mar 2021 

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Digital resources available to help parents learn about children's mental well-being:   Eric Chua 

The Straits Times, Mar 2021

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 1

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 2   


February 2021

Budget 2021 debate:  Wan Rizal on improving mental health   

CNA, Feb 2021  

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Day 2 of Budget 2021   debate: MPs discuss supporting women, youths, sustainability and fiscal position   

CNA, Feb 2021 

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Budget 2021 debate:   Eric Chua on doing more for youths with mental conditions or special needs   

CNA, Feb 2021 

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Extending childcare leave amid Covid-19 among suggestions in Budget debate   

The Straits Times, Feb 2021 

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More help urged for caregivers, most of whom are women   

The Straits Times, Feb 2021

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Schools can be flexible for students diagnosed with gender dysphoria, says Lawrence Wong

The Straits Times, Feb 2021    

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Parliamentary speeches on mental health 2020

November 2020

Social entrepreneur Anthea Ong applies for a second term as NMP   

CNA, November 2020 

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here


Parliament:   Number of suicide deaths down this year after its decriminalisation 

The Straits Times, November 2020

Read the  related Parliamentary Speech here 



October 2020

Parliament:   Do more to destigmatise mental health issues, says Wan Rizal   

The Straits Times, October 2020  

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here  


Parliament:   Raise mental health literacy and accessibility to help to fight stigma, says Wan Rizal  

The Straits Times, October 2020 

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 

 

MPs call for more digital economic plans, govt aid, mental health awareness as part of Covid-19 crisis recovery  

Today Online, October 2020

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Jobs,  mental health and the environment: What MPs said in the debate on Singapore's   post-pandemic strategy   

CNA, October 2020  

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


Making mental healthcare more affordable for Singaporeans   

Today Online, October 2020

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 


It was such a deep state of despair I was in': ex-NMP Anthea Ong on her mental health journey   

mothership.sg, October 2020

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Commentary:   What good is doing push-ups for mental health?

CNA, October 2020     

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Parliament:   Advisory to help employers improve their staff's mental well-being to be published by end-2020   

The Straits Times, October 2020 

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MOH reviewing community support for people with mental health conditions  

CNA, October 2020    

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September 2020

Why a former SAF colonel & a banker hope to raise mental health issues in Parliament

mothership.sg, September 2020

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Parliament: Govt will work with youth, taking onboard changing aspirations and views on social, political issues, says Edwin Tong   

The Straits Times, September 2020

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Parliament: Do not  leave vulnerable groups behind as economy transforms amid Covid-19, say MPs   

The Straits Times, September 2020

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'Right to disconnect'   from work should be considered, says MP Melvin Yong

asiaone, September 2020

 Read the related Parliamentary Speech here   



August 2020

MOH will strengthen  Singapore’s long-term healthcare system even as it fights COVID-19: Gan Kim   Yong   

CNA, August 2020

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MSF to strengthen social safety nets ensuring ‘no Singaporean is left behind’ amid COVID-19:

CNA, August 2020   

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Masagos Zulkifli   IN FOCUS: The challenges young people face in seeking mental health help 

CNA, August 2020

Read the related Parliamentary Speech here    



June 2020

Parliament:   Employees need support to cope with challenges of working from home, say MPs  

The Straits Times, June 2020  

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May 2020

Commentary:   Our approach to mental health needs to change. COVID-19 will force us to   

CNA, May 2020 

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April 2020

Parliament:   Social services considered essential, will continue to operate from April 7  to May 4    

The Straits Times, April 2020

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March 2020

Parliament: Nominated   MP Anthea Ong calls for a national suicide prevention strategy   

The Straits Times, Mar 2020

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Review of Singapore’s   mental healthcare system underway, as MPs highlight existing gaps
Today Online, Mar 2020

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Mental health issues must be tackled: NMP   

The Straits Times, Mar 2020

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Parliament: More support will be provided to those caring for mental health patients   

The Straits Times, Mar 2020

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Parliament: New   programme for youth with mental health issues to be piloted in Woodlands   

The Straits Times, Mar 2020

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Parliament: All   schools to have peer support networks by 2022; more emphasis on mental health   education    

The Straits Times, Mar 2020

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Feb 2020

S'porean resilience not possible without improving mental health support: NMP Anthea Ong

mothership.sg, Feb 2020  

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Parliament: Urgent need to improve affordability, accessibility and quality of mental healthcare, says NMP Anthea Ong   

The Straits Times, Feb 2020

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Public service committed to provide 'inclusive and mental health-friendly workplace: Chan Chun Sing  

CNA, February 2020

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Parliamentary speeches on mental health 2019

March 2019

How to make mental health a national priority 

Today Online, Mar 2019

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February 2019

Parliament: Make mental health a 'national priority', like diabetes

The Straits Times, October 2020  

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Parliamentary speeches on mental health 2017

March 2017

Parliament:   New measures to boost mental health in the community   

 The Straits Times, Mar 2017

 Read the related Parliamentary Speech here 




ANTHEA ONG'S PARLIAMENTARY SPEECHES ON MENTAL HEALTH 2020

June 2020

  • Gaps in COVID-19 Support Schemes
  • Job Support Scheme and Workplace Adjustments for Mental Health in COVID-19
  • Identifying ‘Promising’ Startups
  • Emerging Stronger, Mentally
  • Mental Healthcare Provisions for Migrant Workers
  • Emerging Stronger, Inclusively and Sustainably

May 2020

 

  • Mental health is workforce health in Covid-19
  • Complaints about Mental Health Professionals from LGBTQ+ Clients
  • Breakdown and rationale of funds allocated for suicide prevention on annual basis
  • Government’s stance on changing one’s sexual orientation through ‘conversion therapy’

April 2020

  • Assessment of Covid-19’s Impact on Low Income and Other Vulnerable Persons and Households
  • Never Let A Good Crisis Go to Waste


March 2020

  • Working Together Towards a Zero-Suicide Singapore
  • Measures to ensure Public Healthcare Sector has sufficient psychologists and statistics on patients who received support from psychologists
  • Treatment from self-inflicted injuries not covered under MediShield Life
  • Mental Healthcare Access for All
  • Double Stigma of Mental Health & LGBTQ+
  • Improving Quality of Mental Healthcare
  • PDPA and Use of Mental Health Information
  • Mental Healthcare in Schools
  • Number of Students Admitted to IMH or Other Public Hospitals
  • Statistics on Emergency Calls on Suicides and Mental Health Conditions
  • Mental Health at Workplaces
  • Mental Health and Social Resilience: Take Action Now, Think Different for the Future
  • Changes in protocol for SPF, SCDF and IMH following decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Singapore

February 2020

  • Public Service’s response to TAFEP guideline on mental health declaration
  • Claims under Medishield Life and Medisave withdrawals for psychiatric treatment in last three years
  • Suicide Statistics and Suicide Prevention in Schools

January 2020

 

  • Plans for Mental Health and Allied Professionals in Social and Health Manpower Development and Community Mental Health Masterplan
  • Demographics of patients receiving psychiatric treatment and mental health support at IMH, polyclinics, specialist outpatient clinics and government-funded programmes
  • Waiting Times for Mental Health Support & Professional-Patient Ratios
  • Mental Health Support for the Differently-Abled
  • Update on Community Mental Health Masterplan
  • Mental Healthcare Spend versus Diabetes and Ageing

ANTHEA ONG'S PARLIAMENTARY SPEECHES ON MENTAL HEALTH 2019

October 2019

  • Updating Definitions for Inclusion, Improving BIPs and supporting Social Enterprises for Greater Social Impact

September 2019

  • Making A National Insurance Scheme More Inclusive and Accessible

August 2019

 

  • Surveillance & Mental Health, Predictive Policing and the State’s Data Accountability
  • Increasing Point-to-Point Accessibility for Vulnerable Groups
  • Strategic Plan for Mental Health Education in Schools

July 2019

  • Singapore’s Definition of ‘Disability’ for Social Policies

May 2019

  

  • Inclusion of Persons with Mental Health Conditions in Special Employment Credit and Open Door Programmes
  • Mental Wellbeing of Youths
  • Protection Against Harassment
  • Criminal Law Reform: Vulnerable Persons, Definitions of Rape and Suicides

February 2019

  • Mental Health Must Be a Whole-of-Government Priority
  • Valuing Caregivers: Financial and Psychosocial Support
  • Mental Health: Support for Students

January 2019

  • Psychosocial Wellbeing of Migrant Workers
  • Doing More for Caregivers in Singapore

ANTHEA ONG'S PARLIAMENTARY SPEECHES ON MENTAL HEALTH 2018

November 2018

  • Maiden Speech: Workplace and Employee Wellbeing


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