More mental illness cases recorded
The Ministry's statistics recorded 11,120 mental health outpatients throughout the country last year compared to 5,687 in 1998.
Lee said 10 to 15 per cent of these cases were classified as “suicidal” or “could bring harm to the people around them”.
"It is estimated that one in four families has at least one member currently suffering from a mental or behavioural disorder.
"These families are required not only to provide physical and emotional support, but also to bear the negative impact of stigma and discrimination against them," he said.
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