INCLUSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING IN GROW WELL SG PROGRAMME'S CHILD HEALTH PLAN

NOTICE PAPER NO. 213

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 5 NOVEMBER 2025

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin

MP for Ang Mo Kio GRC

Question No. 766

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health whether mental health screening will be included as part of the Child Health Plan initiative under the Grow Well SG programme.

Answer

1             There is no strong scientific evidence to support routine, mental health screening for asymptomatic individuals. Singapore hence adopts a risk-based approach that focuses on early identification and intervention for children and adults with mental health concerns.

2             In MOE schools and Institutes of Higher Learning, there are trained peer supporters, educators and staff who can identify signs of distress among students and provide the necessary support, including referring them to mental health professionals in the community for further assessment and intervention.