IMH to be expanded, redeveloped by 2040 as Singapore boosts mental health capacity

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore is set to undergo expansion and redevelopment by 2040 as part of the government's efforts to bolster mental healthcare capacity. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced that the redevelopment will include redesignating IMH as a national specialty centre, renaming it the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore.

This move aims to strengthen the country's mental health infrastructure, particularly in light of rising demand for mental healthcare services, especially among young people. In addition to IMH, three regional hospitals - Changi General Hospital, Woodlands Hospital, and Alexandra Hospital - are also bolstering their psychiatric capabilities to meet the growing needs of the population.

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