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a lot of these go unnoticed by their family members and other friends, so if I notice something, it is better to take action early, before waiting until something actually happens

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manage my stress by gaming, and reading, and just watching videos online

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I’ll probably encourage them to open up to like a professional like if the friend isn’t ready for that either I would like advise him or her to take their tim

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not just youths but anyone whose suffering from any issues can seek help like they know where to seek help. Instead of being lost

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the older generation still do not believe that mental struggles is a big issues now

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Reasons for not seeking professional help

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Interviewee feels that finance prevents people from seeking professional help

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teens ages 12 to 14 they are very impressionable, and they’ll feel sad one day and they’ll think that they’re depressed

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do not realise the importance of seeking help, and paid services may deter people from seeking help because they feel that it is unnecessary spending

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Interviewee feels that mental awareness should be spread to all ages

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people see stuff that’s been posted about mental health and like they take upon themselves to self-diagnose.

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academic pressure of doing well or competing among their peers

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their parents think they are fine and they’re really not

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Samaritans of Singapore and hotlines that provide free counselling

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many times they just dismiss it as generic stress

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social media can actually be toxic sometimes, a lot of cyber bullying and hate comments from people we don’t even know

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social media has also spread more awareness on the importance of mental health

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it can influence negative thoughts also because it’s like oh like this person is feeling pressure should I feel pressure too

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talk it out with someone you trust because it feels like the burden is shared among different people

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it can sort of like make others feel that they are not alone

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I feel that it’s definitely not a healthy outlet because it’s not helping you become a better person or recover form whatever issues you are facing.

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it is still a taboo topic in the families, sometimes it is very hard to approach your parents because many times they just dismiss it as generic stress

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an easy outlet for teens who dont want/cant seek professional help

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posting on social media about their mental struggles is a way to express themselves

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Interviewee feels that social media plays a big part in the issue of mental well-being

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familial support is definitely needed cause like through the campaigns that I’ve seen so far it’s not really there (familial support)

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I do know but i cant name them (the organisations)

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Interviewee cannot recall/does not know any organisations catering to mental health

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there’s a module in my school that I took last year it’s called Sports & Wellness.

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I think these days schools and like society in general has been stepping up on like creating awareness for mental health and mental health issues.

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Interviewee is aware of efforts being done for mental health

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talk with school counsellors, trusted adult, go see a therapist

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I would try to you know approach them and make sure that they are okay

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There is less stigma as it’s become more acceptable and widely known  for people to like talk about their struggles.

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going to therapy means like you’re weak and stuff

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Interviewee feels that there is stigma surrounding seeking professional help

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social anxiety or social isolation mostly how youths take their friendships too seriously

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when I was younger like I mentioned before like the phase of your family doesn’t really understand you then like overtime cause a lot of my bottled-up emotions

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teens are afraid of seeking professional help as they fear their families will find out

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a lot teens do not feel safe at home as they feel that nobody understands them

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distract myself with things that i enjoy such as watching television

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After going for therapy, he slowly gets back to the way he is.

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I got through depression by my WorldSkills coach told me to try to go therapy.

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thought of not coming into the course I'm in right now

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thought of dropping out of school in the first two of of school

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stress with school, work and project

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I know what it feels like to be in depression state and stuck in that situation.

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I personally went through depression before, and I can relate to them.

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share their thoughts and experiences

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I will personally try to talk to them

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Interviewee feels that familial support is not present among families of this generation

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Interviewee feels there's some ways to overcome this issue

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mental health problems can leads to depression

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Interviewee feels there's a lot of ways we can stress about with

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Interviewee feels it is important to help people with mental problems