Debated in Parliament on 12 Jan 2026.
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence (a) what percentage of National Servicemen currently diagnosed with mental health conditions received their first diagnosis (i) before enlistment and (ii) during their National Service; and (b) how do these percentages compare to those from 10 years ago.
Minister of State for Defence, Mr Desmond Choo, had provided the latest figures on the proportion of full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) who sought help for mental health related issues in his response to a Parliamentary Question from Ms Gho Sze Kee on 4 November 2025. [Please refer to "Full-time NSFs Declaring Psychological or Mental Health Conditions Prior to Enlistment and Support Provided", Official Report, 4 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 9, Oral Answers to Questions section.]
While the figures vary year to year, there has been a general upward trend of NSFs seeking mental health support over time. This is consistent with our national youth mental health trend.
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