{"id":42528,"date":"2021-03-26T21:30:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T13:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg\/?p=42528"},"modified":"2025-06-21T13:26:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T05:26:10","slug":"divorce-and-mental-health-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.singaporedivorcelawyer.com.sg\/zh\/divorce-and-mental-health-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce and Mental Health Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking to consult a divorce lawyer?<\/strong><\/em> A significant divorce problem you will need to address is the impact a divorce has on the parties’ mental health.<\/p>\n

Statistics on divorce in Singapore<\/a><\/strong> show that 7,623 marriages were annulled or ended in divorce in 2019, indicating that three ended in divorce out of every ten marriages. <\/p>\n

When a marriage ends, it signals the end of dreams and expectations for both parties and their families. <\/p>\n

While there are financial, legal, and practical challenges, mental health during divorce often is a crucial divorce problem. <\/p>\n

Mental health during divorce<\/h2>\n

Studies show that the likelihood of seeking help from mental health professionals or spiritual advisors is higher for divorced people than those who are married. <\/p>\n

This is due to the psychological distress that the couple experiences when the relationship breaks down.<\/p>\n

Feelings of loneliness, insecurity, hopelessness, anger, and worthlessness can lead a person towards destructive behaviors such as excessive eating or alcohol addiction.<\/p>\n

Researchers across the world have found that divorce increases the risk of substance abuse and addiction. <\/p>\n

This is often the result of unhealthy coping mechanisms that parties to the divorce develop. <\/p>\n

Substance abuse leads to additional problems related to work performance, maintaining relationships, or meeting responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Divorce stress is the second-highest stressor, while the top stressor is the spouse’s death. A 2021 study investigated the levels of divorce stress in adults and found that those recently divorced had significantly higher stress levels than the general population. <\/p>\n

Some factors that exacerbated the stress levels include infidelity, lower age, lower-income, divorce initiation from the spouse, and higher divorce conflict<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

Other studies have found that the higher the levels of conflict in a divorce, the higher the stress levels in both women and men.<\/p>\n

How does a divorce affect children?<\/h2>\n

Parental divorce can have both short and long-term impacts on children. Depending on their age, children experience anger, sadness, resentment towards either parent, denial, and low self-esteem. <\/p>\n

Younger children, for instance, may resort to thumb-sucking or bed-wetting, while older ones can become depressed and withdrawn. <\/p>\n

Read more: The Effect of Divorce on Children \u2013 An Age-by-Age Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Studies have documented that divorce increases the risk of adjustment problems in children and adolescents, including academic difficulties, disruptive behaviours, and depressed mood. <\/p>\n

However, the signs of depression often go unnoticed in children. Children may experience unexplained physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach ache that parents fail to link to depression.<\/p>\n

Over 50 percent of divorces between 2010 and 2019 involved children, according to a study conducted by the MSF (Ministry of Social and Family Development). <\/p>\n

Researchers had the aim to study the intergenerational impact of divorce and whether children suffered a long-term ‘divorce penalty.’ <\/p>\n

The study found that the long-drawn-out tensions associated with a divorce and the reduced emotional and financial resources take a heavy toll on children’s well-being. <\/p>\n

In adulthood, these children earn less than children from non-divorced families. They are less likely to acquire a degree and marry. <\/p>\n

Expert psychologists believe children of divorced parents experience higher rates of anxiety and depression in adulthood. <\/p>\n

Preventive care<\/h2>\n

If you are looking to consult a divorce lawyer<\/a><\/strong> or have a family problem, evaluating the possible mental health issues in yourself as well as your children is crucial. <\/p>\n

Your divorce lawyer<\/a><\/strong> or divorce coach<\/a><\/strong> can help you understand the steps involved in minimizing conflict and hassles in a divorce while referring you to relevant professionals for mental health issues and parental counselling<\/p>\n

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health issues during divorce will help you take preventive action to optimize your well-being.<\/p>\n

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