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77% with anxiety or depression in Singapore have not sought help: Study

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A Singapore study suggests that peer support could encourage adults with anxiety or depression to seek help. The report from Duke-NUS also finds that almost four in five with symptoms have not sought professional help. CNA speaks to Professor Eric Finkelstein from the Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke-NUS. He discusses how peers can help encourage those suffering with mental health issues get treatment but cautions against it being an end point for treatment.

A Singapore study suggests that peer support could encourage adults with anxiety or depression to seek help. The report from Duke-NUS also finds that almost four in five with symptoms have not sought professional help. CNA speaks to Professor Eric Finkelstein from the Lien Centre for Palliative Care at Duke-NUS. He discusses how peers can help encourage those suffering with mental health issues get treatment but cautions against it being an end point for treatment.

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