Mental Disorders Significantly Impact Youth Aged 10-14 in Singapore: Lancet Study

Mental disorders significantly impact youth aged 10-14 in Singapore: Lancet study

The disease burden of mental disorder in Singapore is highest in Asean. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore, 28 May (Latin Press) Mental Disorders are the leading cause of disability and death among young people aged 10 to 14 in Singapore, according to a study published today in the medical journal Lancet Public Health. The post Study in Singapore reveals state of youthful mental health first appeared on News Prensa Latina.

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