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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Published in: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Review

Child and adolescent psychiatry services in Singapore

Authors: Choon Guan Lim, Say How Ong, Chee Hon Chin, Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung

Published in: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Singapore is a small young city state with a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural population. This article reviews the development of the country’s child and adolescent psychiatry services through the years, in the background of other developments within the country’s education, social and legal services. Research and other available data on the prevalence of psychiatric problems among children and adolescents in Singapore are summarized, although there has been no nation-wide epidemiological study done. One of the most recent developments has been the establishment of a community mental health service, which works collaboratively with schools and community partners. Some challenges are also discussed especially in the area of child and adolescent psychiatry training. Possible future directions include providing mental heath care for preschool children as well as epidemiological studies to identify disease prevalence and mental health needs among children and adolescents in Singapore.
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Metadata
Title
Child and adolescent psychiatry services in Singapore
Authors
Choon Guan Lim
Say How Ong
Chee Hon Chin
Daniel Shuen Sheng Fung
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1753-2000
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-015-0037-8

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