Studies to Understand the Factors Associated with Suicide Rates

NOTICE PAPER NO. 2197
NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR WRITTEN ANSWER
FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin
MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC 

Question No. 4956

To ask the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will consider conducting a study to gain a deeper understanding of the intersectionality of factors such as socio-economic status, age, geography, ethnicity, and gender on suicide rates among Singapore residents so that the Government and society can conduct better outreach to such individuals. 

Answer

1    There are ongoing studies conducted by the Institute of Mental Health, with funding support from MOH, to understand the risk factors for suicide and self-harm, as well as the mitigating factors for prevention and/or reduction of self-harm. These studies will inform future measures to provide outreach and holistic support for persons in crisis.