Suicide deaths also decreased across all age groups for the first time.
There was a decrease in suicide deaths across all age groups for the first time in 2023. SINGAPORE: A total of 322 suicides were reported in Singapore last year, the lowest number since 2000, said the Samaritans of Singapore on Friday ., with a drop across all age groups for the first time, according to data released by SOS in a media release.
"While it is encouraging to see a decline in suicide numbers, we must remember that one suicide is one too many," said Dr Jared Ng, medical director at Connections MindHealth, a clinic that provides holistic psychiatric and psychological services. "However, our work does not end here. Our goal is to continue fostering impact within our communities because suicide prevention can and should be everyone’s business,” he added.
On the significant drop in suicides last year, Associate Professor Daniel Fung, CEO of the Institute of Mental Health , also noted the"substantial work" from cross-sectoral agencies from hospitals to social service agencies on suicide prevention.
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