INCLUSIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS IN THE TIERD-CARE MENTAL HEALTH MODEL

NOTICE PAPER NO. 431

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR THE SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON 12 FEBRUARY 2026

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Dr Hamid Razak

MP for West Coast-Jurong West GRC

Question No. 1247

To ask the Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health (a) whether the current tiered-care mental health model explicitly includes individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, who have co-occurring mental health needs; and (b) if not, what clinical pathways and funding support are available when such individuals seek public psychiatric or psychological care.

Answer

1        The current tiered-care model is organised by severity and complexity of mental health needs, not specific diagnoses, and so it applies to individuals with ADHD and autism who have co-occurring mental health needs.

2        In the community, such individuals can access free or subsidised services like the Response, Early Intervention and Assessment in Community Mental Health (REACH) for children, the Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health in Singapore (CHAT) for adolescents and young adults, and the Community Integrated Health Team (CIHT) by Happee Hearts Movement for adults.

3        Specialist psychiatric services are also available at our public Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) where eligible patients, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions, can receive means-tested subsidies of up to 70%. Those who still face difficulties paying for their bills can approach medical social workers at our Public Healthcare Institutions for assistance such as MediFund.