{"id":23609,"date":"2024-07-15T16:28:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?p=23609"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T06:59:39","slug":"mental-health-statistics-in-singapore-2024-survey-findings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/mental-health-statistics-in-singapore-2024-survey-findings\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Statistics in Singapore: 2024 Survey &#038; Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1><strong>Mental Health Statistics in Singapore: 2024 Survey &amp; Findings<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, mental health awareness has gained significant traction globally, and Singapore is no exception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the aim of understanding the prevailing 2024 mental health landscape in Singapore, Sofia Wellness conducted a comprehensive mental health survey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this article, we seek to provide an overview of the survey findings, shedding light on the state of mental health and challenges faced by individuals in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By analysing the data collected, we aim to identify trends, gaps, and areas of improvement in the mental health ecosystem, thereby facilitating informed discussions and guiding future initiatives in this space.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title-h2 title-h4\"><b>Purpose of Survey<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This survey delves into various aspects of mental health, including stress levels, loneliness, anxiety, depression, awareness of resources, perception of stigma, engagement in self-care activities, and accessibility of mental health services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, it aims to provide an initial assessment of mental health levels in Singapore [as of 2024] while gauging the public&#8217;s awareness of basic mental health initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Data Collection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey was held on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qualtricsxm7xmjshwdl.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6RqZ339gaAk6CYC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualtrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and was conducted in 2024, between the periods of January to March. Respondents were recruited through a combination of word-of-mouth referrals and distribution of survey links via social platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; border-color: #ffffff;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Note!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reference, here is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Survey-Questions.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF version of our survey questionnaire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Demographic of Respondents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In total, 115 respondents participated in this study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The age distribution varied, with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 respondents under 18 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38 respondents aged 18-24<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 respondents aged 25-34<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 respondents aged 35-44<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 respondents aged 45-54<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 respondents aged 55-64<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and 8 respondents aged 65 and above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of gender, there were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56 female respondents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57 male respondents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and 2 respondents who preferred not to disclose their gender<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding educational backgrounds:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 respondents had completed secondary school or below<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 respondents held diplomas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57 respondents obtained bachelor&#8217;s degrees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and 11 respondents possessed master&#8217;s degrees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Summary of Survey Results\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we present the results of the survey, providing insights into mental health statistics in Singapore gathered from the responses of our diverse pool of participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Stress in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 4\u20135 of the survey aimed to grasp the stress encounters of participants throughout the previous year. Our goal was to determine the frequency of stress experiences among these participants and identify the factors influencing their stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, among the 115 participants, the majority (80.8%) experienced stress occasionally or frequently, with a smaller percentage reporting rare (10.5%) or almost constant stress (8.7%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23616 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23616\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1.png 1980w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1-1536x993.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-have-you-experienced-stress-in-the-past-year-1-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/noscript>Work-related issues were the main stressor for most respondents, with 73 individuals citing this factor. Academic-related struggles and relationship problems were also significant stress contributors, with 40 and 37 individuals reporting these factors respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>By Gender<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Females Reported Higher Levels of Frequent Stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Females reported higher levels of frequent stress at 46.43%, compared to 35.09% among males. On the other hand, males reported a slightly higher percentage of occasional stress at 47.37%, compared to 33.93% among females.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Age Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Decreased Frequency of Stress With Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One intriguing observation is the varying frequency of stress across different age groups. For instance, the age groups 18-24 and 25-34 appear to experience stress more frequently, with at least 50% reporting frequent or almost constant stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is consistent with existing research by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mccy\/projects\/nyc\/files\/innitiatives\/resource\/research\/youth-statistics-in-brief\/2017-stats-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Youth Council Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.linkedin.com\/2017\/11\/new-linkedin-research-shows-75-percent-of-25-33-year-olds-have-e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that this age group experiences high levels of stress due to future and adulting concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the percentage of those in older age groups reporting frequent or constant stress decreases significantly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Based on our survey, 50% of respondents aged 65 and above experienced stress rarely, with the remaining 50% only experiencing stress occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.1003744107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, older adults tend to be happier and better at managing their emotions than younger people. This aligns with the idea that with age comes more wisdom and emotional intelligence, leading to fewer negative feelings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another theory from PNAS suggests that older people are better at focusing on positive aspects of their lives and tend to remember fewer negative experiences compared to younger individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our findings, which align with these studies and theories, demonstrate a clear trend where stress levels decrease with age. This age-related shift in stress frequency highlights the evolving nature of emotional resilience and stress management strategies across the lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Educational Background<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Increased Frequency of Stress With Higher Education Levels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An intriguing trend emerges from the data regarding stress levels across different education levels. Among respondents, 28.5% of secondary school graduates reported experiencing stress frequently or almost always, while this percentage increased to 42.4% for diploma holders. Notably, among bachelor&#8217;s degree holders, this proportion rose to 49.1%, indicating a significant increase in stress levels as individuals progress in their education. Meanwhile, for those with master&#8217;s degrees, 45.4% reported experiencing stress frequently or almost always.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These statistics potentially highlight a correlation between education level and stress perception, with higher education levels generally associated with higher frequencies of stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Loneliness in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 6\u20137 of the survey explored the depth of loneliness experienced by participants over the past year. Our objective was to ascertain how frequently our respondents felt lonely and pinpoint the factors contributing to their feelings of solitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the 115 participants, a significant portion (44.3%) reported experiencing loneliness rarely, while 41.8% experienced it occasionally, 12.2% felt it frequently, and 1.7% reported feeling lonely almost always.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23615 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23615\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated.png 1980w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated-1536x993.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-lonely-or-socially-isolated-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/noscript>The factors contributing to feelings of loneliness among respondents vary across different aspects of life. Family issues and relationship problems are cited as significant contributors, with 28 individuals each attributing their loneliness to these areas. Work-related issues, a lack of social support and hobbies\/interests also play roles, as indicated by 24, 21 and 20 individuals, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Gender<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Females Tend To Feel More Lonely:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The data regarding loneliness and social isolation by gender reveals interesting insights. Among female respondents, 46.43% reported feeling lonely occasionally, 37.5% felt it frequently, and 1.7% felt it almost always, totaling 85.7% of female respondents experiencing some level of loneliness or social isolation. For males, 42.1% felt lonely occasionally, 35% felt it frequently, and 1.7% felt it almost always, totaling 78.9% of male respondents experiencing some level of loneliness or social isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Age Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Younger Singaporeans Are More Lonely:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The data reveals a notable trend indicating that younger individuals, specifically those in the 18-24 age group, reported higher frequencies of feeling lonely or socially isolated, with 34.2% feeling lonely occasionally, 36.84% feeling it frequently, and 23.6% feeling it almost always. Factors unique to this age bracket, such as transitions in education, entry into the workforce, and forming new social connections, may contribute to heightened feelings of loneliness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, the reported frequency of loneliness decreases as age increases. Older age groups, particularly those above 35, reported lower instances of feeling lonely or socially isolated, with only 23.5% feeling lonely occasionally, 47% feeling it frequently, and 5.8% feeling it almost always in the 45-54 age group. This could be attributed to several factors, including more established social networks, stable relationships, and potentially a greater sense of fulfilment or contentment with life circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Educational Background<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Singaporeans With Higher Education Are More Lonely:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Among secondary school graduates, 50% reported feeling lonely occasionally or frequently, while this percentage decreased to 45.4% for diploma holders. Notably, among bachelor&#8217;s degree holders, this proportion increased to 56.1%, indicating a higher frequency of loneliness or social isolation in this group. Similarly, for those with master&#8217;s degrees, 54.5% reported feeling lonely occasionally or frequently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These statistics suggest a correlation between education level and feelings of loneliness, with higher education levels associated with higher frequencies of loneliness or social isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Anxiety in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 8\u20139 of the survey were centred on comprehending the levels of anxiety experienced by participants over the past year. We aimed to gauge how frequently our respondents felt anxious and identify the specific factors contributing to their anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the 115 participants, a significant proportion (47%) reported feeling anxious occasionally, while 15.6% experienced anxiety frequently, and 7.8% felt it almost always. In contrast, 29.6% reported rare instances of feeling anxious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23613 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23613\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious.png 1980w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious-1536x993.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-anxious-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/noscript>Work-related stress, cited by 62 individuals, including job demands and interpersonal dynamics, emerged as the most significant contributor to feelings of anxiety. This was followed by academic pressures, reported by 34 individuals, familial challenges noted by 32 individuals, and interpersonal conflicts mentioned by 30 individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Gender<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Females Experience More Anxiety: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data shows that among females, 46.4% reported feeling anxious occasionally, 19.6% frequently, and 12.5% almost always. In contrast, among males, 36.8% reported occasional anxiety, 12.2% frequent anxiety, and 3.5% almost constant anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings suggest variations in anxiety levels between genders, with females experiencing higher frequencies of occasional and frequent anxiety compared to males.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Age Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Anxiety Levels Decrease With Age:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Among the 115 participants, younger individuals, particularly those in the 18-24 age bracket, reported higher frequencies of feeling anxious, with 34.2% experiencing anxiety occasionally, 31.5% frequently, and 18.4% almost always.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This contrasts with older age groups, where the reported frequency of anxiety decreases, such as in the 55-64 age group where only 33.3% reported occasional anxiety and none reported frequent or constant anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings suggest potential age-related variations in anxiety perception and experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Educational Background<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Increased Anxiety With Higher Education: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among secondary school respondents, 50% reported feeling anxious occasionally, 7.1% frequently, and 14.2% almost always. For diploma holders, 33.3% reported occasional anxiety, 39.3% frequent anxiety, and 9.09% almost constant anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among bachelor&#8217;s degree holders, 29.82% reported occasional anxiety, 45.6% frequent anxiety, and 7% almost constant anxiety. Lastly, among master&#8217;s degree holders, 18.1% reported occasional anxiety, 72.7% frequent anxiety, and 0% almost constant anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings suggest a potential correlation between higher education levels and increased frequencies of anxiety, particularly in the frequent anxiety category.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Depression &amp; Sadness in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 10\u201311 of the survey focused on understanding the levels of depression experienced by participants over the past year. Our aim was to determine how often our respondents felt depressed and identify the factors contributing to their feelings of depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23614 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23614\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad.png 1980w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad-1536x993.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/how-often-do-you-feel-depressed-or-sad-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/noscript>Overall, the data shows that among the 115 participants, a significant portion reported feeling sad or depressed occasionally (52.2%) and rarely (36.5%). A smaller percentage reported frequent feelings of sadness or depression (8.7%), and only a few indicated almost constant sadness or depression (2.6%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data highlights a range of factors contributing to feelings of sadness among respondents. Family issues and relationship problems were the most commonly cited factors, with 42 and 41 individuals, respectively, attributing their sadness to these areas. Additionally, work-related issues, identified by 41 individuals, and academic-related struggles, identified by 25 individuals, were key contributors to feelings of sadness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Gender<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Female Singaporeans More Likely To Feel Sad:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Among female respondents, 53.5% reported feeling sad occasionally, while 14.2% reported frequent sadness. In comparison, among male respondents, 52.6% reported occasional sadness, and 1.7% reported frequent sadness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings suggest a nuanced gender difference in the experience of sadness or depression, with slightly higher occurrences among female respondents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Age Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Less Feelings Of Sadness With Age: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data on feelings of sadness or depression across different age groups reveals important insights. Among respondents aged 18-24, over half (52.6%) reported occasional sadness, while 18.4% experienced frequent sadness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, the 35-44 age group stood out, with a significant majority (84.6%) reporting rare feelings of sadness. This suggests a potential stage of emotional stability or resilience during this life phase, or as one ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Educational Background<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Occasional Feelings of Sadness Are Common Across All Educational Backgrounds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The prevalence of occasional feelings of sadness remains consistent across all educational backgrounds, highlighting a widespread experience among respondents irrespective of their level of education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This finding underscores the universal nature of occasional sadness, potentially suggesting that it is not influenced significantly by one&#8217;s educational attainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Stigma in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 14\u201315 of the survey aims to uncover the level and frequency of stigma around mental health issues in Singapore. Overall, a significant proportion of respondents (82.6%) agreed or strongly agreed that there is stigma surrounding mental health issues in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23612 lazyload\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23612\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore.png 1980w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore-1536x993.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/do-you-believe-there-is-stigma-around-mental-health-issues-in-singapore-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/noscript><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Gender<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Majority Of Both Genders Agree Stigma Around Mental Health Issues Exist:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The majority of female respondents (approximately 83.9%) agree or strongly agree that there is stigma around mental health issues in Singapore, while a smaller percentage (approximately 10.7%) disagree or strongly disagree. For male respondents, about 80.7% agree or strongly agree with the presence of stigma, while approximately 17.5% disagree or strongly disagree.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Age Group<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Majority Of Age Groups Agree Stigma Exists Around Mental Health Issues: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across most age groups surveyed, the majority (more than 75%) agreed or strongly agreed that there is stigma around mental health issues in Singapore. However, the 55-64 age group showed a lower agreement rate, with only 50% agreeing or strongly agreeing with the statement about stigma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>By Educational Background<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Respondents, Regardless of Educational Background, Agree That Stigma Exists: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across different educational backgrounds, the large majority of respondents (more than 75%) either agree or strongly agree that there is stigma surrounding mental health issues in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Mental Health Awareness &amp; Accessibility in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions 12\u201313 of the survey focused on assessing awareness of mental health resource awareness and accessibility in Singapore, as well as participants&#8217; satisfaction levels regarding their mental health experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant number of respondents (44.35%) reported having a general understanding of mental health resources but had not used them yet. Meanwhile, 29.57% were somewhat familiar and had considered using these resources before. Lastly, only a small percentage (9.57%) indicated being very familiar and having used the resources in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, a large majority (71.3%) of respondents have never used mental health resources before. Of the remaining 28.7% that have accessed such resources before, more of them (63.6%) were satisfied or very satisfied, than dissatisfied or very dissatisfied (36.4%).<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Role of Government for Mental Health Issues in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 17-18 aims to understand respondents&#8217; perceptions of mental health support in Singapore, including their views regarding the adequacy of government support for mental health awareness and their feelings about the accessibility of mental health services in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to perception on government\u2019s support, over half of the respondents (53.9%) agree or strongly agree that the government in Singapore provides enough support for mental health awareness and services. However, a notable proportion (37%) express some level of disagreement with this statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With regards to accessibility of mental health services, the majority of respondents (54%) perceive mental health services in Singapore as somewhat accessible or very accessible. However, a significant portion (28%) still considers these services somewhat inaccessible or very inaccessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings suggest a mixed perception among respondents regarding the adequacy of government support and the accessibility of mental health services in Singapore. While a considerable number acknowledge the support and accessibility, there is a notable group that feels otherwise, indicating potential areas for improvement in mental health initiatives and service accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Self-Care in Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question 16 aims to learn more about the types of self-care activities (if any) that Singaporeans engage in as a way to improve or maintain their mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of respondents engage in self-care or stress-reduction activities, with exercise being the most popular choice (65.22%). This is followed by socialising with friends and family (16.09%), reading or pursuing hobbies (11.30%), and practising meditation or mindfulness (7.83%).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, some respondents mentioned other activities like listening to music, gaming, sleeping or napping, eating, and watching TikToks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><b>Summary of Mental Health Statistics Survey Conducted in Singapore<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, this survey has provided valuable insights into various facets of mental health, encompassing stress, loneliness, anxiety, depression, awareness of resources, stigma perception, engagement in self-care activities, and accessibility of mental health services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this exploration, we have gained a preliminary understanding of mental health trends in Singapore as of 2024, while also shedding light on the public&#8217;s awareness of essential mental health initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving forward, we hope that these findings will contribute to ongoing efforts in enhancing mental health support and services, fostering a healthier and more informed society in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-classic vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1787209168102\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2>Seek Help From A Professional<\/h2><\/header><p>Speak to one of our counsellors here at Sofia Wellness. Book an appointment here.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-left vc_do_btn\" ><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-pink\">Book An Appointment<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-4511\" class=\"aio-icon-box left-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-left\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon-img \" style=\"font-size:60px;display:inline-block;\" >\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" alt=\"Sophia Goh Profile Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo.png\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-ibd-block\"><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-4511 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\"><em>Written by Sophia Goh, Senior Counsellor at Sofia Wellness.<\/em><\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-ibd-block --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"card-text\">Learn more about the key mental health statistics in Singapore with Sofia Wellness Clinics\u2019 2024 survey. 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