Koh Poh Koon on guidelines for mental health services for young people
There has been feedback that the requirement of parental consent is one reason why young people with mental health challenges hesitate to seek help. The Ministry of Health has convened an expert group to study this issue, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon. Replying to MPs’ questions in parliament on Friday (Sep 26), he said key stakeholders were engaged and their views will contribute towards shaping the guidelines. One key issue - whether for lower-level intervention that involves mostly befriending and emotional support, no parental consent may be required. Dr Koh said more details on the guidelines will be provided when they are ready early next year.
There has been feedback that the requirement of parental consent is one reason why young people with mental health challenges hesitate to seek help. The Ministry of Health has convened an expert group to study this issue, said Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon. Replying to MPs’ questions in parliament on Friday (Sep 26), he said key stakeholders were engaged and their views will contribute towards shaping the guidelines. One key issue - whether for lower-level intervention that involves mostly befriending and emotional support, no parental consent may be required. Dr Koh said more details on the guidelines will be provided when they are ready early next year.
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