Why some youth and workers in Singapore are in distress

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In a fast-paced society like Singapore, the constant focus on results and productivity has taken a toll on our teens and working adults. Just think about the relentless tuition and the rise of school holiday internships for school-going youth to increase their marketability. Working adults, on the other hand, face the pressure of meeting performance targets in a culture where prompt responses are now mistaken for efficiency and productivity

social comparison, dissatisfaction with one’s appearance, and the “fear of missing out” are direct risk factors for emotional distress, mental disorders and lower emotional stability.

Technology such as e-mails, online conferencing platforms and even instant messaging on smartphones has created a pervasive work environment that does not respect time, location and space. Night-time, weekends and holidays have lost their protective aura where one could legitimately disconnect and disengage from work.

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