Singapore mum says son’s mental health has worsened during NS, urges people not to dismiss struggling NSFs
SINGAPORE: A mother has shared her concerns over how National Service (NS) has affected her 19-year-old son, saying he cries almost every day during their phone calls and has become a very different person since enlisting. Her post comes after news emerged last month that a full-time national serviceman (NSF) was pronounced dead in hospital after being found unconscious at the foot of a building…
A Singaporean mother has expressed her worry over the impact of National Service (NS) on her 19-year-old son, stating he frequently cries during phone calls and has become a drastically different person since enlisting. Her post follows the tragic news of a full-time NSF found unconscious at the bottom of a building on Pulau Tekong.
The mother noted that her son's transition into NS has been particularly challenging, emphasizing that not all young men are equally prepared for the experience. She revealed that her son only recently disclosed his emotional struggles, which reportedly began in secondary school. He is currently receiving counseling at the CareHub Centre in Tekong and has been granted five days of medical leave.
Describing her son as "not the same boy," she urged those who dismiss these young men as weak to reconsider, as they have no idea of the battles they face. The story gained significant traction, with numerous comments highlighting the pressure placed on Singaporean youths and the inadequacies of the school system in detecting early warning signs.
Support services for those struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts in Singapore were also provided.
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